Kanji information

MeaningsHard Up, Destitute, Suffer, Perplexed, Cornered
On-yomiきゅう, きょう
Kun-yomiきわ・める, きわ・まる, きわ・まり, きわ・み
Strokes15
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1756

How to Write 窮 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 窮 mean?

Hard Up, Destitute, Suffer, Perplexed, Cornered

How do you read 窮?

On-yomi: きゅう, きょう / Kun-yomi: きわ・める, きわ・まる, きわ・まり, きわ・み

How many strokes does 窮 have?

15 strokes

窮 appears in which JLPT level?

窮 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 窮 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 窮 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1756.

Where can I see the stroke order for 窮?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 窮?

U+7AAE

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