Kanji information

Meanings Medicine, Chemical, Enamel, Gunpowder, Benefit
On-yomi やく
Kun-yomi くすり
Strokes 16
JLPT Level N3
Grade 3
Frequency 702

How to Write 薬 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 薬 mean?

Medicine, Chemical, Enamel, Gunpowder, Benefit

How do you read 薬?

On-yomi: やく / Kun-yomi: くすり

How many strokes does 薬 have?

16 strokes

薬 appears in which JLPT level?

薬 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 薬 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 薬 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 702.

Where can I see the stroke order for 薬?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 薬?

U+85AC