Kanji information

MeaningsPublic, Prince, Official, Governmental
On-yomiこう, く
Kun-yomiおおやけ
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency118

How to Write 公 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 公 mean?

Public, Prince, Official, Governmental

How do you read 公?

On-yomi: こう, く / Kun-yomi: おおやけ

How many strokes does 公 have?

4 strokes

公 appears in which JLPT level?

公 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 公 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 公 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 118.

Where can I see the stroke order for 公?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 公?

U+516C

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