Kanji information

MeaningsOvergrown, Grow Thick, Be Luxuriant
On-yomi
Kun-yomiしげ・る
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1188

How to Write 茂 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 茂 mean?

Overgrown, Grow Thick, Be Luxuriant

How do you read 茂?

On-yomi: も / Kun-yomi: しげ・る

How many strokes does 茂 have?

8 strokes

茂 appears in which JLPT level?

茂 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 茂 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 茂 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1188.

Where can I see the stroke order for 茂?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 茂?

U+8302

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