Kanji information

MeaningsFace, Expression
On-yomiがん
Kun-yomiかお
Strokes18
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency676

How to Write 顔 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 顔 mean?

Face, Expression

How do you read 顔?

On-yomi: がん / Kun-yomi: かお

How many strokes does 顔 have?

18 strokes

顔 appears in which JLPT level?

顔 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 顔 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 顔 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 676.

Where can I see the stroke order for 顔?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 顔?

U+9854

Tired of Ads?

Right now, every page you open is cluttered with ads because you’re still on the Free Plan. Imagine browsing Nihoner with zero distractions — no banners, no pop-ups, just pure learning.

Upgrade today and instantly remove all ads forever with ANY Premium subscription.

✨ Go Premium – $9.99/month 🔥 Best Deal – $99.90/year (2 months free)

Stop letting ads slow you down. Upgrade now — your focus is worth more than $0.33/day.