Kanji information

MeaningsHurry, Emergency, Sudden, Steep
On-yomiきゅう
Kun-yomiいそ・ぐ, いそ・ぎ, せ・く
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN4
Grade3
Frequency309

How to Write 急 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 急 mean?

Hurry, Emergency, Sudden, Steep

How do you read 急?

On-yomi: きゅう / Kun-yomi: いそ・ぐ, いそ・ぎ, せ・く

How many strokes does 急 have?

9 strokes

急 appears in which JLPT level?

急 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 急 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 急 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 309.

Where can I see the stroke order for 急?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 急?

U+6025

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