Kanji information

MeaningsWhale
On-yomiげい
Kun-yomiくじら
Strokes19
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1486

How to Write 鯨 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鯨 mean?

Whale

How do you read 鯨?

On-yomi: げい / Kun-yomi: くじら

How many strokes does 鯨 have?

19 strokes

鯨 appears in which JLPT level?

鯨 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 鯨 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 鯨 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1486.

Where can I see the stroke order for 鯨?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 鯨 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 鯨?

U+9BE8

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