沼: the kanji for swamp; marsh
沼 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means swamp; marsh. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
沼 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
沼 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 湖沼こしょう · koshō | lakes and marshes |
ぬま (numa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 沼ぬま · numa | swamp; pond |
| 沼地ぬまち · numachi | marshland |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 森の中に小さな沼がある。Mori no naka ni chiisana numa ga aru.There is a small pond in the forest.
- 沼地には珍しい鳥がいる。Numachi ni wa mezurashii tori ga iru.Rare birds live in the marshland.
- この地方には湖沼が多い。Kono chihō ni wa koshō ga ōi.There are many lakes and marshes in this region.
- 沼で釣りをした。Numa de tsuri o shita.I went fishing at the pond.
- ゲームの沼にはまってしまった。Gēmu no numa ni hamatte shimatta.I've gotten hooked on games.
Questions about 沼
How many strokes does 沼 have?
沼 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 沼?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). The kun readings are numa (ぬま).
What JLPT level is 沼?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 沼
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.