Kanji information

MeaningsRod, Stick, Cane, Pole, Club, Line
On-yomiぼう
Strokes12
JLPT LevelN2
Grade6
Frequency1455

How to Write 棒 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 棒 mean?

Rod, Stick, Cane, Pole, Club, Line

How do you read 棒?

On-yomi: ぼう

How many strokes does 棒 have?

12 strokes

棒 appears in which JLPT level?

棒 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 棒 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 6 kanji.

How common is 棒 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1455.

Where can I see the stroke order for 棒?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 棒?

U+68D2

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