“Thirst” or “Desire” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “渇”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “渇” means “Thirsty”, “Craving” or “Depletion” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “渇”
Jouyou Kanji “渇” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 11 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | かつ(katsu) |
| けつ(ketsu) | |
| Kun-Yomi | かわ(く)(kawa(ku)) |
| むさぼ(る)(musabo(ru)) | |
| Meanings | Thirsty |
| Dry up, Run out of water |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “渇”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 渇愛(かつあい-ka tsu a i) | Eagerly wanting to have, Being very obsessed, Thirst, Craving, Desire |
| 渇仰(かつごう-ka tsu go u) | Look up to, Admire, Worship buddha deeply |
| 渇水(かっすい-ka ssu i) | Drought, Drought water flow, Shortage of water |
| 渇水期(かっすいき-ka ssu i ki) | Dry season, Drought period, Dry spell |
| 渇望(かつぼう-ka tsu bo u) | Craving, Longing, Addiction |
| 飢渇(きかつ-ki ka tsu) | Hunger and Thirst, Starvation, Famishment |
| 枯渇 or 涸渇(こかつ-ko ka tsu) | ① Water withers, Drying up, Running dry, ② Run out of things |
| 喉が渇く(のどがかわく-no do ga ka wa ku) | Thirsty, Be thirsty |
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