Kanji information

MeaningsArtisan, Workman, Carpenter
On-yomiしょう
Kun-yomiたくみ
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1718

How to Write 匠 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 匠 mean?

Artisan, Workman, Carpenter

How do you read 匠?

On-yomi: しょう / Kun-yomi: たくみ

How many strokes does 匠 have?

6 strokes

匠 appears in which JLPT level?

匠 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 匠 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 匠 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1718.

Where can I see the stroke order for 匠?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 匠?

U+5320

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