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thirst, dry up

JLPT N1 11 strokes
Kun'yomi
かわ.く
On'yomi
カツ

渇 means "thirst, dry up". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 11 strokes. It is read かわ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カツ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Words that use 渇

Common questions

What does the kanji 渇 mean?
渇 means "thirst, dry up". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 渇 have?
渇 is written in 11 strokes.
How is 渇 read?
It is read かわ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カツ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 渇?
渇 is a JLPT N1 kanji.