潟

潟 — lagoon

Learn the correct stroke order for 潟 (lagoon), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 415 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)セキseki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)かたkata、-がたgata
Strokes15
Radical水
Frequency#1204
Meaningslagoon

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

干潟ひがたtidal flat; tidelandnoun
新潟にいがたNiigata (city, prefecture)noun
潟かたlagoonnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 潟 (lagoon) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 潟 is #1204, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

干潟ひがた — tidal flat; tideland
新潟にいがた — Niigata (city, prefecture)
潟かた — lagoon

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 潟 have?

The kanji 潟 (lagoon) has 15 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 潟?

潟 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 潟 mean?

潟 means: lagoon. On'yomi readings: セキ. Kun'yomi readings: かた, -がた.

What JLPT level is 潟?

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