Kanji information

MeaningsCircumference, Circuit, Lap
On-yomiしゅう
Kun-yomiまわ・り
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN2
Grade4
Frequency562

How to Write 周 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 周 mean?

Circumference, Circuit, Lap

How do you read 周?

On-yomi: しゅう / Kun-yomi: まわ・り

How many strokes does 周 have?

8 strokes

周 appears in which JLPT level?

周 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 周 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 周 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 562.

Where can I see the stroke order for 周?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 周?

U+5468

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