Kanji information

MeaningsChirp, Cry, Bark, Sound, Ring, Echo, Honk
On-yomiめい
Kun-yomiな・く, な・る, な・らす
Strokes14
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency1279

How to Write 鳴 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 鳴 mean?

Chirp, Cry, Bark, Sound, Ring, Echo, Honk

How do you read 鳴?

On-yomi: めい / Kun-yomi: な・く, な・る, な・らす

How many strokes does 鳴 have?

14 strokes

鳴 appears in which JLPT level?

鳴 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 鳴 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 鳴 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1279.

Where can I see the stroke order for 鳴?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 鳴?

U+9CF4

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