Kanji information

MeaningsDarkness, Disappear, Shade, Informal, Grow Dark, Be Blinded
On-yomiあん
Kun-yomiくら・い, くら・む, くれ・る
Strokes13
JLPT LevelN3
Grade3
Frequency1040

How to Write 暗 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 暗 mean?

Darkness, Disappear, Shade, Informal, Grow Dark, Be Blinded

How do you read 暗?

On-yomi: あん / Kun-yomi: くら・い, くら・む, くれ・る

How many strokes does 暗 have?

13 strokes

暗 appears in which JLPT level?

暗 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 暗 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 暗 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1040.

Where can I see the stroke order for 暗?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 暗?

U+6697

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