Kanji information

MeaningsSword
On-yomiけん
Kun-yomiつるぎ
Strokes15
Grade10

How to Write 劍 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 劍 mean?

Sword

How do you read 劍?

On-yomi: けん / Kun-yomi: つるぎ

How many strokes does 劍 have?

15 strokes

In what school grade is 劍 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 10 kanji.

Where can I see the stroke order for 劍?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 劍?

U+528D

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