Kanji information

MeaningsColor
On-yomiしょく, しき
Kun-yomiいろ
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency621

How to Write 色 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 色 mean?

Color

How do you read 色?

On-yomi: しょく, しき / Kun-yomi: いろ

How many strokes does 色 have?

6 strokes

色 appears in which JLPT level?

色 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 色 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 色 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 621.

Where can I see the stroke order for 色?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 色?

U+8272

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