漬: the kanji for soak; pickle
漬 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means soak; pickle. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
漬 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
漬 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).
つける (tsukeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 漬けるつける · tsukeru | to soak; to pickle |
| 漬物つけもの · tsukemono | pickles |
つかる (tsukaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 漬かるつかる · tsukaru | to be pickled; to be soaked |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 祖母は毎年梅を漬けている。Sobo wa maitoshi ume o tsukete iru.My grandmother pickles plums every year.
- ご飯と漬物があれば十分だ。Gohan to tsukemono ga areba jūbun da.Rice and pickles are enough for me.
- きゅうりがよく漬かっている。Kyūri ga yoku tsukatte iru.The cucumbers are well pickled.
- 汚れたシャツを水に漬けておいた。Yogoreta shatsu o mizu ni tsukete oita.I left the dirty shirt soaking in water.
- 京都の漬物をお土産に買った。Kyōto no tsukemono o omiyage ni katta.I bought Kyoto pickles as a souvenir.
Questions about 漬
How many strokes does 漬 have?
漬 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 漬?
漬 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are tsukeru (つける), tsukaru (つかる).
What JLPT level is 漬?
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 漬
- 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.