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漂

漂 — drift, float (on liquid)

Learn the correct stroke order for 漂 (drift), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ヒョウhyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ただよ.うtadayou
Strokes14
Radical水
Frequency#1492
Meaningsdrift, float (on liquid)

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

漂うただようto drift; to floatverb
漂着ひょうちゃくdrifting ashorenoun
漂白ひょうはくblanching; bleachingnoun
漂流ひょうりゅうdrifting; drift; being adriftnoun
漂白剤ひょうはくざいbleaching agent; bleachnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 漂 (drift) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 漂 is #1492, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

漂うただよう — to drift; to float
漂着ひょうちゃく — drifting ashore
漂白ひょうはく — blanching; bleaching

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 漂 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 漂?

漂 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 漂 mean?

漂 means: drift, float (on liquid). On'yomi readings: ヒョウ. Kun'yomi readings: ただよ.う.

What JLPT level is 漂?

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