Kanji information

MeaningsMeadow, Original, Primitive, Field, Plain, Prairie, Tundra, Wilderness
On-yomiげん
Kun-yomiはら
Strokes10
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency172

How to Write 原 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 原 mean?

Meadow, Original, Primitive, Field, Plain, Prairie, Tundra, Wilderness

How do you read 原?

On-yomi: げん / Kun-yomi: はら

How many strokes does 原 have?

10 strokes

原 appears in which JLPT level?

原 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 原 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 原 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 172.

Where can I see the stroke order for 原?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 原?

U+539F

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