Kanji information

MeaningsEngrave, Cut Fine, Chop, Hash, Mince, Time, Carving
On-yomiこく
Kun-yomiきざ・む, きざ・み
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN3
Grade6
Frequency866

How to Write 刻 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 刻 mean?

Engrave, Cut Fine, Chop, Hash, Mince, Time, Carving

How do you read 刻?

On-yomi: こく / Kun-yomi: きざ・む, きざ・み

How many strokes does 刻 have?

8 strokes

刻 appears in which JLPT level?

刻 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 刻 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 6 kanji.

How common is 刻 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 866.

Where can I see the stroke order for 刻?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 刻?

U+523B

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