How to Write 濯 (laundry, wash, pour on, rinse) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Master the 17-stroke writing sequence of the JLPT N2 (Kyōiku Kanji Grade 8 (小学8年生)) character 濯 (“laundry, wash, pour on, rinse”), indexed under the 水 (みず / さんずい (water)) radical. Practice 濯 alongside high-frequency Japanese Jukugo compounds such as 濯ぐ (すすぐ (susugu) — laundry), 濯ぐ (ゆすぐ (yusugu) — laundry).
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (濯)
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 N2). Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タク) when 濯 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (すす.ぐ, ゆす.ぐ) when 濯 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings.
Genkō Yōshi Proportions (17画): At 17 strokes, 濯 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 17 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 17 strokes under radical 水.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 濯
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 濯 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 濯 and how is it structured?
The Japanese character 濯 ("laundry, wash, pour on, rinse") is written with 17 strokes (17画) as a JLPT N2 (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 17 strokes, 濯 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 17 strokes fit inside the Genkō Yōshi margins.
What are the Onyomi, Kunyomi, and Jukugo words for 濯?
For 濯 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi is タク and the Kunyomi is すす.ぐ, ゆす.ぐ. Use the Sino-Japanese Onyomi (タク) when 濯 combines with other Kanji in multi-character Jukugo compounds, and use the native Japanese Kunyomi (すす.ぐ, ゆす.ぐ) when 濯 appears as a standalone noun or with Hiragana okurigana endings. High-frequency Japanese vocabulary using 濯 includes 濯ぐ (すすぐ (susugu) — laundry), 濯ぐ (ゆすぐ (yusugu) — laundry).
What is the stroke order rule for writing 濯 on Genkō Yōshi paper?
When writing the 17 strokes of 濯 (laundry, wash, pour on, rinse), 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 濯 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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