Kanji information

MeaningsSign Of The Hog, 9-11pm, Twelfth Sign Of The Chinese Zodiac
On-yomiがい, かい
Kun-yomi
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN1
Grade9

How to Write 亥 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 亥 mean?

Sign Of The Hog, 9-11pm, Twelfth Sign Of The Chinese Zodiac

How do you read 亥?

On-yomi: がい, かい / Kun-yomi: い

How many strokes does 亥 have?

6 strokes

亥 appears in which JLPT level?

亥 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 亥 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 9 kanji.

Where can I see the stroke order for 亥?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 亥?

U+4EA5

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