Kanji information

MeaningsSilkworm
On-yomiさん, てん
Kun-yomiかいこ, こ
Strokes10
JLPT LevelN1
Grade6
Frequency2272

How to Write 蚕 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 蚕 mean?

Silkworm

How do you read 蚕?

On-yomi: さん, てん / Kun-yomi: かいこ, こ

How many strokes does 蚕 have?

10 strokes

蚕 appears in which JLPT level?

蚕 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 蚕 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 6 kanji.

How common is 蚕 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 2272.

Where can I see the stroke order for 蚕?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 蚕?

U+8695

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