Kanji information

MeaningsShining, Bright
On-yomiしょう
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN1
Grade3
Frequency697

How to Write 昭 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 昭 mean?

Shining, Bright

How do you read 昭?

On-yomi: しょう

How many strokes does 昭 have?

9 strokes

昭 appears in which JLPT level?

昭 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 昭 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 昭 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 697.

Where can I see the stroke order for 昭?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 昭?

U+662D

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