Kanji information

MeaningsLaugh
On-yomiしょう
Kun-yomiわら・う, え・む
Strokes10
JLPT LevelN3
Grade4
Frequency913

How to Write 笑 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 笑 mean?

Laugh

How do you read 笑?

On-yomi: しょう / Kun-yomi: わら・う, え・む

How many strokes does 笑 have?

10 strokes

笑 appears in which JLPT level?

笑 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 笑 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 笑 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 913.

Where can I see the stroke order for 笑?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 笑?

U+7B11

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