描
えが.く
egaku
JLPT N111 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
描 is the kanji for "Draw". The most common reading is えが.く (egaku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Draw
Also : Paint · Sketch · Write
Learn 描 with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Readings
kunえが.く/ egakukunか.く/ kakuonびょう/ byou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
扌苗
Example Sentences
彼は風景を細かく描写した。
かれはふうけいをこまかくびょうしゃした。
He described the scenery in detail.
彼女の絵は感情を見事に描いている。
かのじょのえはかんじょうをみごとにえがいている。
Her painting beautifully depicts emotions.
Vocabulary using 描
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Learn 描 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.