Kanji information

MeaningsDaybreak, Dawn, In The Event
On-yomiぎょう, きょう
Kun-yomiあかつき, さと・る
Strokes12
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1924

How to Write 暁 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 暁 mean?

Daybreak, Dawn, In The Event

How do you read 暁?

On-yomi: ぎょう, きょう / Kun-yomi: あかつき, さと・る

How many strokes does 暁 have?

12 strokes

暁 appears in which JLPT level?

暁 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 暁 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 暁 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1924.

Where can I see the stroke order for 暁?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 暁?

U+6681

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