How to Write 漬 (pickling, soak, moisten, steep) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 14-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 漬 (“pickling, soak, moisten, steep”), indexed under the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical. Practice 漬 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 漬ける (つける (tsukeru) — pickling), 漬かる (つかる (tsukaru) — pickling).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (漬)
Primary Radical (部首): 水 — みず / さんずい (water)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Water, rivers, liquids, and cleansing
Curriculum & Reading Usage: Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生) (JLPT N1). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シ) when 漬 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.ける, つ.かる, -づ.け, -づけ) when 漬 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (14画): At 14 strokes, 漬 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Radical: 水 (みず / さんずい (water))
Standard Jouyou kanji written with 14 strokes under radical 水.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 漬
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 漬 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 漬 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 漬 ("pickling, soak, moisten, steep") is written with 14 strokes (14画) as a JLPT N1 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) high-density multi-component Kanji (12+ strokes) indexed under the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical. At 14 strokes, 漬 is a high-density Kanji where compact internal spacing prevents visual crowding. Keep the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical (Left (Hen / 偏) position) slim and space internal horizontal strokes evenly so all 14 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 漬?
For 漬 (JLPT N1), the Onyomi is シ and the Kunyomi is つ.ける, つ.かる, -づ.け, -づけ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (シ) when 漬 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (つ.ける, つ.かる, -づ.け, -づけ) when 漬 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 漬 includes 漬ける (つける (tsukeru) — pickling), 漬かる (つかる (tsukaru) — pickling).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 漬 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 14 strokes of 漬 (pickling, soak, moisten, steep), start with the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) in the Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen)) position and follow standard Japanese Hitsujun (筆順) principles: top to bottom (上から下) and left to right (左から右). Practice 漬 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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