Kanji information

MeaningsCover, Suffocate, Obstruct
On-yomiえん
Kun-yomiおお・う, たちまち
Strokes8
Grade9
Frequency2047

How to Write 奄 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 奄 mean?

Cover, Suffocate, Obstruct

How do you read 奄?

On-yomi: えん / Kun-yomi: おお・う, たちまち

How many strokes does 奄 have?

8 strokes

In what school grade is 奄 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 9 kanji.

How common is 奄 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 2047.

Where can I see the stroke order for 奄?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 奄?

U+5944

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