透

透 — transparent, permeate, filter

Learn the correct stroke order for 透 (transparent), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school10 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)トウtou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)す.くsuku、す.かすsukasu、す.けるsukeru、とう.るtouru、とう.すtousu

Strokes10

Radical辵

Frequency#1035

Meaningstransparent, permeate, filter, penetrate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

浸透しんとうpermeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); spreadnoun

透視とうしseeing throughnoun

透明とうめいtransparent; clearna-adjective

透析とうせきdialysisnoun

不透明ふとうめいopaque; obscure; murkyna-adjective

透き通るすきとおるto be transparent; to be see-through; to be clearverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 透 (transparent) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 透 is #1035, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

浸透しんとう — permeation (of thought, ideology, culture, etc.); infiltration (e.g. of ideas); spread

透視とうし — seeing through

透明とうめい — transparent; clear

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 透 have?

The kanji 透 (transparent) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 透?

透 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 透 mean?

透 means: transparent, permeate, filter, penetrate. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: す.く, す.かす, す.ける, とう.る, とう.す.

What JLPT level is 透?

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