←Back

漂

On'yomi
ヒョウ
HYOU
Kun'yomi
ただよ.う
tadayou

drift · float (on liquid)

Details

Strokes14
Frequency#1492
Radical水water(4)

Stroke Order

Loading...
Strokes14

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of water and vote. Vote floating on water.

Symbolism

Drift, float, bleach. Represents floating.

Component Breakdown

漂=
氵票

water + 票

Words & Expressions

Words written with 漂

漂うただようdrift
漂流ひょうりゅうdrifting
漂白ひょうはくblanching
漂着ひょうちゃくdrifting ashore
漂白剤ひょうはくざいbleach

Anime & Manga

雨を告げる漂流団地

Drifting Home

Anime

A well-known work with 漂 in its Japanese title.

漂流教室

The Drifting Classroom

Manga

A well-known work with 漂 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

Similar Kanji

演14漁14漏14漫14漬14漆14滴14漱14

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 漂 mean in Japanese?

漂 means drift, float (on liquid).

How do you read 漂?

On'yomi: ヒョウ (HYOU). Kun'yomi: ただよ.う (tadayou).

How many strokes does 漂 have?

漂 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).

Is 漂 a good kanji for a tattoo?

漂 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means drift, float (on liquid). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

Explore by meaning:drift