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漸

漸 — steadily, gradually advancing, finally

Learn the correct stroke order for 漸 (steadily), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ゼンzen
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ようや.くyouyaku、ややyaya、ようよ.うyouyou、すす.むsusumu
Strokes14
Radical水
Frequency#2115
Meaningssteadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

漸減ぜんげんgradual decrease; declinenoun
漸次ぜんじgradually; slowly; little by littleadverb
漸進ぜんしんgradual progress; steady advancenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 漸 (steadily) 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, 漸 is #2115, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

漸減ぜんげん — gradual decrease; decline
漸次ぜんじ — gradually; slowly; little by little
漸進ぜんしん — gradual progress; steady advance

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 漸 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 漸?

漸 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 漸 mean?

漸 means: steadily, gradually advancing, finally, barely. On'yomi readings: ゼン. Kun'yomi readings: ようや.く, やや, ようよ.う, すす.む.

What JLPT level is 漸?

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