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What does the kanji 漆 mean?

漆 means lacquer. On'yomi シツ. Kun'yomi うるし.

Quick facts
On'yomiシツ
Kun'yomiうるし
Strokes14
Main radical水
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi シツKun'yomi うるし
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

lacquer

Memory hook

Sap running from the tree (木) mixed with water (氵) — LACQUER.

Main radical

水water 4 strokes

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Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.