Kanji information

MeaningsRice, Usa, Metre
On-yomiべい, まい, めえとる
Kun-yomiこめ, よね
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency61

How to Write 米 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 米 mean?

Rice, Usa, Metre

How do you read 米?

On-yomi: べい, まい, めえとる / Kun-yomi: こめ, よね

How many strokes does 米 have?

6 strokes

米 appears in which JLPT level?

米 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 米 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 米 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 61.

Where can I see the stroke order for 米?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 米?

U+7C73

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