Kanji information

MeaningsStalk, Stem
On-yomiけい, きょう
Kun-yomiくき
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency2013

How to Write 茎 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 茎 mean?

Stalk, Stem

How do you read 茎?

On-yomi: けい, きょう / Kun-yomi: くき

How many strokes does 茎 have?

8 strokes

茎 appears in which JLPT level?

茎 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 茎 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 茎 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 2013.

Where can I see the stroke order for 茎?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 茎?

U+830E

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