澄

澄 — lucidity, be clear, clear

Learn the correct stroke order for 澄 (lucidity), a 15-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school15 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 15

On'yomi (音読み)チョウchou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)す.むsumu、す.ますsumasu、-す.ますsumasu

Strokes15

Radical水

Frequency#1722

Meaningslucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

澄むすむto become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparentverb

清澄せいちょうclear; serenena-adjective

澄ますすますto clear; to make clearverb

澄み切るすみきるto be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear upverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 澄 (lucidity) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 15 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 澄 is #1722, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

澄むすむ — to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent

清澄せいちょう — clear; serene

澄ますすます — to clear; to make clear

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 澄 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 澄?

澄 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 澄 mean?

澄 means: lucidity, be clear, clear, clarify, settle, strain, look grave. On'yomi readings: チョウ. Kun'yomi readings: す.む, す.ます, -す.ます.

What JLPT level is 澄?

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