Kanji information

MeaningsBeginning, Former Time, Origin
On-yomiげん, がん
Kun-yomiもと
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency192

How to Write 元 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 元 mean?

Beginning, Former Time, Origin

How do you read 元?

On-yomi: げん, がん / Kun-yomi: もと

How many strokes does 元 have?

4 strokes

元 appears in which JLPT level?

元 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 元 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 元 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 192.

Where can I see the stroke order for 元?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 元?

U+5143

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