Kanji information

MeaningsContraption, Fetter, Machine, Instrument
On-yomiかい
Kun-yomiかせ
Strokes11
JLPT LevelN2
Grade4
Frequency1321

How to Write 械 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 械 mean?

Contraption, Fetter, Machine, Instrument

How do you read 械?

On-yomi: かい / Kun-yomi: かせ

How many strokes does 械 have?

11 strokes

械 appears in which JLPT level?

械 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 械 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 械 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1321.

Where can I see the stroke order for 械?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 械?

U+68B0

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