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滑

滑 — slippery, slide, slip

Learn the correct stroke order for 滑 (slippery), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カツkatsu、コツkotsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)すべ.るsuberu、なめ.らかnameraka
Strokes13
Radical水
Frequency#1238
Meaningsslippery, slide, slip, fail exam

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

滑るすべるto slide; to glide; to skateverb
滑稽こっけいfunny; comical; humorousna-adjective
滑降かっこうdescent (esp. in skiing); sliding down; skiing downnoun
滑走かっそうgliding; sliding; skating (on ice)noun
円滑えんかつsmooth; undisturbed; uninterruptedna-adjective
滑りぬめりslime; sliminess; mucusnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 滑 (slippery) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 滑 is #1238, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

滑るすべる — to slide; to glide; to skate
滑稽こっけい — funny; comical; humorous
滑降かっこう — descent (esp. in skiing); sliding down; skiing down

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 滑 have?

The kanji 滑 (slippery) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 滑?

滑 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 滑 mean?

滑 means: slippery, slide, slip, fail exam. On'yomi readings: カツ, コツ. Kun'yomi readings: すべ.る, なめ.らか.

What JLPT level is 滑?

滑 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.