What does the kanji 漠 mean?

The kanji 漠 (baku) means "vague, obscure, vast". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "baku"?

"baku" is written with the kanji 漠, meaning "vague, obscure, vast". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ばく (baku). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 漠?

Write 漠 ("vague") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 漠?

漠 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) ばく (baku).

漠“vague” Kanjibaku

JLPT N1

How to write 漠

漠 (vague) kanji stroke order diagram with numbered strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning

vague, obscure, vast

Onyomi (音読み)

ばく baku

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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