Kanji information

MeaningsApply, Answer, Yes, Ok, Reply, Accept
On-yomiおう, よう, -のう
Kun-yomiあた・る, まさに, こた・える
Strokes7
JLPT LevelN1
Grade5
Frequency266

How to Write 応 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 応 mean?

Apply, Answer, Yes, Ok, Reply, Accept

How do you read 応?

On-yomi: おう, よう, -のう / Kun-yomi: あた・る, まさに, こた・える

How many strokes does 応 have?

7 strokes

応 appears in which JLPT level?

応 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 応 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 5 kanji.

How common is 応 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 266.

Where can I see the stroke order for 応?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 応?

U+5FDC

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