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漆

漆 — lacquer, varnish, seven

Learn the correct stroke order for 漆 (lacquer), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シツshitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うるしurushi
Strokes14
Radical水
Frequency#1971
Meaningslacquer, varnish, seven

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

漆器しっきlacquer ware; lacquerware; lacquer worknoun
漆黒しっこくpitch-black; jet-blacknoun
漆うるしEast Asian lacquer; japannoun
漆塗りうるしぬりlacquering; lacquer warenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 漆 (lacquer) 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, 漆 is #1971, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

漆器しっき — lacquer ware; lacquerware; lacquer work
漆黒しっこく — pitch-black; jet-black
漆うるし — East Asian lacquer; japan

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 漆 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 漆?

漆 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 漆 mean?

漆 means: lacquer, varnish, seven. On'yomi readings: シツ. Kun'yomi readings: うるし.

What JLPT level is 漆?

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