Kanji information

MeaningsBamboo Grass, (kokuji)
Kun-yomiささ
Strokes11
JLPT LevelN1
Grade9
Frequency1743

How to Write 笹 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 笹 mean?

Bamboo Grass, (kokuji)

How do you read 笹?

Kun-yomi: ささ

How many strokes does 笹 have?

11 strokes

笹 appears in which JLPT level?

笹 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 笹 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 9 kanji.

How common is 笹 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1743.

Where can I see the stroke order for 笹?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 笹?

U+7B39

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