Kanji information

MeaningsLively, Resuscitation, Being Helped, Living
On-yomiかつ
Kun-yomiい・きる, い・かす, い・ける
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency171

How to Write 活 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 活 mean?

Lively, Resuscitation, Being Helped, Living

How do you read 活?

On-yomi: かつ / Kun-yomi: い・きる, い・かす, い・ける

How many strokes does 活 have?

9 strokes

活 appears in which JLPT level?

活 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 活 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 活 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 171.

Where can I see the stroke order for 活?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 活?

U+6D3B

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