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漬

漬 — pickling, soak, moisten

Learn the correct stroke order for 漬 (pickling), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)シshi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)つ.けるtsukeru、つ.かるtsukaru、-づ.けzuke、-づけzuke
Strokes14
Radical水
Frequency#1818
Meaningspickling, soak, moisten, steep

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

漬物つけものtsukemono (pickled vegetables)noun
漬けるつけるto soak (in); to steep; to dipverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 漬 (pickling) 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, 漬 is #1818, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

漬物つけもの — tsukemono (pickled vegetables)
漬けるつける — to soak (in); to steep; to dip

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 漬 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 漬?

漬 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 漬 mean?

漬 means: pickling, soak, moisten, steep. On'yomi readings: シ. Kun'yomi readings: つ.ける, つ.かる, -づ.け, -づけ.

What JLPT level is 漬?

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