Kanji information

MeaningsOneself
On-yomiじ, し
Kun-yomiみずか・ら, おの・ずから, おの・ずと
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency19

How to Write 自 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 自 mean?

Oneself

How do you read 自?

On-yomi: じ, し / Kun-yomi: みずか・ら, おの・ずから, おの・ずと

How many strokes does 自 have?

6 strokes

自 appears in which JLPT level?

自 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 自 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 自 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 19.

Where can I see the stroke order for 自?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 自?

U+81EA

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