Kanji information

MeaningsHoly, Saint, Sage, Master, Priest
On-yomiせい, しょう
Kun-yomiひじり
Strokes13
JLPT LevelN1
Grade6
Frequency1165

How to Write 聖 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 聖 mean?

Holy, Saint, Sage, Master, Priest

How do you read 聖?

On-yomi: せい, しょう / Kun-yomi: ひじり

How many strokes does 聖 have?

13 strokes

聖 appears in which JLPT level?

聖 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 聖 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 6 kanji.

How common is 聖 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1165.

Where can I see the stroke order for 聖?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 聖?

U+8056

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