Kanji information

MeaningsCry, Weep, Moan
On-yomiきゅう
Kun-yomiな・く
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN1
Grade4
Frequency1380

How to Write 泣 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 泣 mean?

Cry, Weep, Moan

How do you read 泣?

On-yomi: きゅう / Kun-yomi: な・く

How many strokes does 泣 have?

8 strokes

泣 appears in which JLPT level?

泣 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 泣 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 泣 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1380.

Where can I see the stroke order for 泣?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 泣?

U+6CE3

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