Kanji information

MeaningsCaptured, Criminal, Arrest, Catch
On-yomiしゅう
Kun-yomiとら・われる
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency2107

How to Write 囚 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 囚 mean?

Captured, Criminal, Arrest, Catch

How do you read 囚?

On-yomi: しゅう / Kun-yomi: とら・われる

How many strokes does 囚 have?

5 strokes

囚 appears in which JLPT level?

囚 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 囚 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 囚 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 2107.

Where can I see the stroke order for 囚?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 囚?

U+56DA

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