Kanji information

MeaningsEquilibrium, Measuring Rod, Scale
On-yomiこう
Strokes16
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1847

How to Write 衡 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 衡 mean?

Equilibrium, Measuring Rod, Scale

How do you read 衡?

On-yomi: こう

How many strokes does 衡 have?

16 strokes

衡 appears in which JLPT level?

衡 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 衡 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 衡 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1847.

Where can I see the stroke order for 衡?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 衡?

U+8861

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