Kanji information

MeaningsCruel, Severe, Atrocious, Unjust
On-yomiこく
Kun-yomiひど・い
Strokes14
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1596

How to Write 酷 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 酷 mean?

Cruel, Severe, Atrocious, Unjust

How do you read 酷?

On-yomi: こく / Kun-yomi: ひど・い

How many strokes does 酷 have?

14 strokes

酷 appears in which JLPT level?

酷 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 酷 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 酷 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1596.

Where can I see the stroke order for 酷?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 酷?

U+9177

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