Kanji information

MeaningsPrefecture
On-yomiけん
Kun-yomiか・ける
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN2
Grade3
Frequency140

How to Write 県 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 県 mean?

Prefecture

How do you read 県?

On-yomi: けん / Kun-yomi: か・ける

How many strokes does 県 have?

9 strokes

県 appears in which JLPT level?

県 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 県 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 県 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 140.

Where can I see the stroke order for 県?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 県?

U+770C

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