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瀬

瀬 — rapids, current, torrent

Learn the correct stroke order for 瀬 (rapids), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school19 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ライrai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)せse
Strokes19
Radical水
Frequency#1152
Meaningsrapids, current, torrent, shallows, shoal

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 19 — start from the green dot

Common Words

瀬戸せとstrait; channelnoun
浅瀬あさせshoal; shallows; sand barnoun
早瀬はやせswift current; rapidsnoun
高瀬たかせshallow river; shallowsnoun
瀬せshallows; shoalnoun
瀬戸際せとぎわbrink; verge; critical momentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 瀬 (rapids) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 瀬 is #1152, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

瀬戸せと — strait; channel
浅瀬あさせ — shoal; shallows; sand bar
早瀬はやせ — swift current; rapids

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 瀬 have?

The kanji 瀬 (rapids) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 瀬?

瀬 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 瀬 mean?

瀬 means: rapids, current, torrent, shallows, shoal. On'yomi readings: ライ. Kun'yomi readings: せ.

What JLPT level is 瀬?

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