Kanji information

MeaningsMerit, Efficacy, Efficiency, Benefit
On-yomiこう
Kun-yomiき・く, ききめ, なら・う
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN2
Grade5
Frequency538

How to Write 効 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 効 mean?

Merit, Efficacy, Efficiency, Benefit

How do you read 効?

On-yomi: こう / Kun-yomi: き・く, ききめ, なら・う

How many strokes does 効 have?

8 strokes

効 appears in which JLPT level?

効 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 効 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 5 kanji.

How common is 効 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 538.

Where can I see the stroke order for 効?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 効?

U+52B9

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