濃

濃 — concentrated, thick, dark

Learn the correct stroke order for 濃 (concentrated), a 16-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school16 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 16

On'yomi (音読み)ノウnou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)こ.いkoi

Strokes16

Radical水

Frequency#1200

Meaningsconcentrated, thick, dark, undiluted

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

濃いこいdeep (colour); darki-adjective

濃厚のうこうrich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); heavyna-adjective

濃紺のうこんdark bluenoun

濃縮のうしゅくconcentration (e.g. of a solution); enrichment; condensationnoun

濃淡のうたんlight and shade; shade (of colour, color)noun

濃度のうどconcentration; densitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 濃 (concentrated) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 16 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 濃 is #1200, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

濃いこい — deep (colour); dark

濃厚のうこう — rich (flavor, color, etc.); strong (e.g. odor); heavy

濃紺のうこん — dark blue

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 濃 have?

The kanji 濃 (concentrated) has 16 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 濃?

濃 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 濃 mean?

濃 means: concentrated, thick, dark, undiluted. On'yomi readings: ノウ. Kun'yomi readings: こ.い.

What JLPT level is 濃?

濃 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.