渇
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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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.