Kanji information

MeaningsBoth, Old Japanese Coin, Counter For Carriages (e.g., In A Train), Two
On-yomiりょう
Kun-yomiてる, ふたつ
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN3
Grade3
Frequency247

How to Write 両 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 両 mean?

Both, Old Japanese Coin, Counter For Carriages (e.g., In A Train), Two

How do you read 両?

On-yomi: りょう / Kun-yomi: てる, ふたつ

How many strokes does 両 have?

6 strokes

両 appears in which JLPT level?

両 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 両 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 両 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 247.

Where can I see the stroke order for 両?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 両?

U+4E21

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