Kanji information

MeaningsInferiority, Be Inferior To, Be Worse
On-yomiれつ
Kun-yomiおと・る
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1620

How to Write 劣 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 劣 mean?

Inferiority, Be Inferior To, Be Worse

How do you read 劣?

On-yomi: れつ / Kun-yomi: おと・る

How many strokes does 劣 have?

6 strokes

劣 appears in which JLPT level?

劣 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 劣 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 劣 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1620.

Where can I see the stroke order for 劣?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 劣?

U+52A3

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