Kanji information

MeaningsChild, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac
On-yomiし, す, つ
Kun-yomiこ, -こ, ね
Strokes3
JLPT LevelN5
Grade1
Frequency72

How to Write 子 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 子 mean?

Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac

How do you read 子?

On-yomi: し, す, つ / Kun-yomi: こ, -こ, ね

How many strokes does 子 have?

3 strokes

子 appears in which JLPT level?

子 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 子 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 子 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 72.

Where can I see the stroke order for 子?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 子?

U+5B50

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