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潮

潮 — tide, salt water, opportunity

Learn the correct stroke order for 潮 (tide), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 615 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しおshio、うしおushio
Strokes15
Radical水
Frequency#1231
Meaningstide, salt water, opportunity

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

黒潮くろしおKuroshio Current; Japan Currentnoun
潮時しおどきtidal hournoun
潮流ちょうりゅうtide; tidal currentnoun
風潮ふうちょうtide; currentnoun
満潮まんちょうhigh tide; high water; full tidenoun
紅潮こうちょうflush; blushnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 潮 (tide) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 潮 is #1231, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

黒潮くろしお — Kuroshio Current; Japan Current
潮時しおどき — tidal hour
潮流ちょうりゅう — tide; tidal current

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 潮 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 潮?

潮 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 潮 mean?

潮 means: tide, salt water, opportunity. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: しお, うしお.

What JLPT level is 潮?

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