Kanji information

MeaningsShip, Boat
On-yomiせん
Kun-yomiふね, ふな-
Strokes11
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency713

How to Write 船 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 船 mean?

Ship, Boat

How do you read 船?

On-yomi: せん / Kun-yomi: ふね, ふな-

How many strokes does 船 have?

11 strokes

船 appears in which JLPT level?

船 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 船 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 船 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 713.

Where can I see the stroke order for 船?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 船?

U+8239

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