Kanji information

MeaningsFold, Break, Fracture, Bend, Yield, Submit
On-yomiせつ, しゃく
Kun-yomiお・る, おり, お・り, -お・り, お・れる
Strokes7
JLPT LevelN3
Grade4
Frequency962

How to Write 折 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 折 mean?

Fold, Break, Fracture, Bend, Yield, Submit

How do you read 折?

On-yomi: せつ, しゃく / Kun-yomi: お・る, おり, お・り, -お・り, お・れる

How many strokes does 折 have?

7 strokes

折 appears in which JLPT level?

折 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 折 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 折 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 962.

Where can I see the stroke order for 折?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 折?

U+6298

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