Kanji information

MeaningsArmpit, The Other Way, Another Place, Flank, Supporting Role
On-yomiきょう
Kun-yomiわき, わけ
Strokes10
Grade8
Frequency1806

How to Write 脇 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 脇 mean?

Armpit, The Other Way, Another Place, Flank, Supporting Role

How do you read 脇?

On-yomi: きょう / Kun-yomi: わき, わけ

How many strokes does 脇 have?

10 strokes

In what school grade is 脇 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 脇 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1806.

Where can I see the stroke order for 脇?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 脇?

U+8107

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