Kanji information

MeaningsSheath, Case, Margin, Difference, Shells (of Beans)
On-yomiしょう, そう
Kun-yomiさや
Strokes16
Grade9

How to Write 鞘 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鞘 mean?

Sheath, Case, Margin, Difference, Shells (of Beans)

How do you read 鞘?

On-yomi: しょう, そう / Kun-yomi: さや

How many strokes does 鞘 have?

16 strokes

In what school grade is 鞘 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 9 kanji.

Where can I see the stroke order for 鞘?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 鞘?

U+9798

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