Kanji information

MeaningsClosed, Shut
On-yomiへい
Kun-yomiと・じる, と・ざす, し・める, し・まる, た・てる
Strokes11
JLPT LevelN3
Grade6
Frequency951

How to Write 閉 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 閉 mean?

Closed, Shut

How do you read 閉?

On-yomi: へい / Kun-yomi: と・じる, と・ざす, し・める, し・まる, た・てる

How many strokes does 閉 have?

11 strokes

閉 appears in which JLPT level?

閉 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 閉 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 6 kanji.

How common is 閉 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 951.

Where can I see the stroke order for 閉?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 閉?

U+9589

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