Kanji information

MeaningsJourney, Travel, Chase Away, Let Go, Going, Before, Formerly
On-yomiおう
Kun-yomiい・く, いにしえ, さき・に, ゆ・く
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN1
Grade5
Frequency1421

How to Write 往 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 往 mean?

Journey, Travel, Chase Away, Let Go, Going, Before, Formerly

How do you read 往?

On-yomi: おう / Kun-yomi: い・く, いにしえ, さき・に, ゆ・く

How many strokes does 往 have?

8 strokes

往 appears in which JLPT level?

往 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 往 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 5 kanji.

How common is 往 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1421.

Where can I see the stroke order for 往?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 往?

U+5F80

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