遡

遡 — go upstream, retrace the past

Learn the correct stroke order for 遡 (go upstream), a 14-stroke kanji.

Secondary school14 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 14

On'yomi (音読み)ソso、サクsaku

Kun'yomi (訓読み)さかのぼ.るsakanoboru

Strokes14

Radical辵

Frequency—

Meaningsgo upstream, retrace the past

Step-by-Step Diagram

Try Writing It

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Common Words

遡るさかのぼるto go upstream; to go up (a river)verb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遡 (go upstream) is part of the secondary school kanji set. It has 14 strokes with radical 辵.

Example Words in Context

遡るさかのぼる — to go upstream; to go up (a river)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (辵)

辺environs 込crowded 迅swift 近near 迎welcome 返return 述mention 迫urge

Same reading

訴accusation 狙aim at 削plane 措set aside 索cord 礎cornerstone 阻thwart 曽formerly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遡 have?

The kanji 遡 (go upstream) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遡?

遡 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 遡 mean?

遡 means: go upstream, retrace the past. On'yomi readings: ソ, サク. Kun'yomi readings: さかのぼ.る.