Kanji information

MeaningsSpicy, Bitter, Hot, Acrid
On-yomiしん
Kun-yomiから・い, つら・い, -づら・い, かのと
Strokes7
JLPT LevelN2
Grade8
Frequency1607

How to Write 辛 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 辛 mean?

Spicy, Bitter, Hot, Acrid

How do you read 辛?

On-yomi: しん / Kun-yomi: から・い, つら・い, -づら・い, かのと

How many strokes does 辛 have?

7 strokes

辛 appears in which JLPT level?

辛 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 辛 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 辛 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1607.

Where can I see the stroke order for 辛?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 辛?

U+8F9B

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