Kanji information

MeaningsShape, Form, Style
On-yomiけい, ぎょう
Kun-yomiかた, -がた, かたち, なり
Strokes7
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency418

How to Write 形 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 形 mean?

Shape, Form, Style

How do you read 形?

On-yomi: けい, ぎょう / Kun-yomi: かた, -がた, かたち, なり

How many strokes does 形 have?

7 strokes

形 appears in which JLPT level?

形 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 形 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 形 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 418.

Where can I see the stroke order for 形?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 形?

U+5F62

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