Kanji information

MeaningsChain, Irons, Connection
On-yomi
Kun-yomiくさり, とざ・す
Strokes18
JLPT LevelN1
Grade8
Frequency1250

How to Write 鎖 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鎖 mean?

Chain, Irons, Connection

How do you read 鎖?

On-yomi: さ / Kun-yomi: くさり, とざ・す

How many strokes does 鎖 have?

18 strokes

鎖 appears in which JLPT level?

鎖 is classified as JLPT N1.

In what school grade is 鎖 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 8 kanji.

How common is 鎖 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1250.

Where can I see the stroke order for 鎖?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 鎖?

U+9396

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