漠

漠 — vague, obscure, desert

Learn the correct stroke order for 漠 (vague), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school13 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)バクbaku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes13
Radical水
Frequency#1611
Meaningsvague, obscure, desert, wide

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

漠然ばくぜんvague; obscure; indistinctadjective
砂漠さばくdesertnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 漠 (vague) 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, 漠 is #1611, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

漠然ばくぜん — vague; obscure; indistinct
砂漠さばく — desert

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 漠 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 漠?

漠 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 漠 mean?

漠 means: vague, obscure, desert, wide. On'yomi readings: バク.

What JLPT level is 漠?

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