Kanji information

MeaningsHelp, Rescue, Assist
On-yomiじょ
Kun-yomiたす・ける, たす・かる, す・ける, すけ
Strokes7
JLPT LevelN3
Grade3
Frequency397

How to Write 助 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 助 mean?

Help, Rescue, Assist

How do you read 助?

On-yomi: じょ / Kun-yomi: たす・ける, たす・かる, す・ける, すけ

How many strokes does 助 have?

7 strokes

助 appears in which JLPT level?

助 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 助 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 助 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 397.

Where can I see the stroke order for 助?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 助?

U+52A9

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