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滴

滴 — drip, drop

Learn the correct stroke order for 滴 (drip), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テキteki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しずくshizuku、したた.るshitataru
Strokes14
Radical水
Frequency#2019
Meaningsdrip, drop

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 14 — start from the green dot

Common Words

水滴すいてきdrop of waternoun
点滴てんてきraindrops; falling drop of waternoun
滴しずくdrop (e.g. of water); dripnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 滴 (drip) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 滴 is #2019, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

水滴すいてき — drop of water
点滴てんてき — raindrops; falling drop of water
滴しずく — drop (e.g. of water); drip

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 滴 have?

The kanji 滴 (drip) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 滴?

滴 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 滴 mean?

滴 means: drip, drop. On'yomi readings: テキ. Kun'yomi readings: しずく, したた.る.

What JLPT level is 滴?

滴 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.