Kanji information

MeaningsNest, Rookery, Hive, Cobweb, Den
On-yomiそう
Kun-yomiす, す・くう
Strokes11
JLPT LevelN1
Grade4
Frequency1588

How to Write 巣 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 巣 mean?

Nest, Rookery, Hive, Cobweb, Den

How do you read 巣?

On-yomi: そう / Kun-yomi: す, す・くう

How many strokes does 巣 have?

11 strokes

巣 appears in which JLPT level?

巣 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 巣 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 巣 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1588.

Where can I see the stroke order for 巣?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 巣?

U+5DE3

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