Kanji information

MeaningsDo, Change, Make, Benefit, Welfare, Be Of Use, Reach To, Try, Practice, Cost, Serve As, Good, Advantage, As A Result Of
On-yomi
Kun-yomiため, な・る, な・す, す・る, たり, つく・る, なり
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency831

How to Write 為 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 為 mean?

Do, Change, Make, Benefit, Welfare, Be Of Use, Reach To, Try, Practice, Cost, Serve As, Good, Advantage, As A Result Of

How do you read 為?

On-yomi: い / Kun-yomi: ため, な・る, な・す, す・る, たり, つく・る, なり

How many strokes does 為 have?

9 strokes

為 appears in which JLPT level?

為 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 為 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 為 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 831.

Where can I see the stroke order for 為?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 為?

U+70BA

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