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燥

燥 — parch, dry up

Learn the correct stroke order for 燥 (parch), a 17-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school17 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はしゃ.ぐhashagu
Strokes17
Radical火
Frequency#1819
Meaningsparch, dry up

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.

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Common Words

乾燥かんそうdryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes)noun
焦燥しょうそうimpatience; irritation; frustrationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 燥 (parch) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 火.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 燥 is #1819, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

乾燥かんそう — dryness; aridity; drying (e.g. clothes)
焦燥しょうそう — impatience; irritation; frustration

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 燥 have?

The kanji 燥 (parch) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 燥?

燥 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 燥 mean?

燥 means: parch, dry up. On'yomi readings: ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: はしゃ.ぐ.

What JLPT level is 燥?

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