Kanji information

MeaningsIn, Inside, Middle, Mean, Center
On-yomiちゅう
Kun-yomiなか, うち, あた・る
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN5
Grade1
Frequency11

How to Write 中 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 中 mean?

In, Inside, Middle, Mean, Center

How do you read 中?

On-yomi: ちゅう / Kun-yomi: なか, うち, あた・る

How many strokes does 中 have?

4 strokes

中 appears in which JLPT level?

中 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 中 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 中 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 11.

Where can I see the stroke order for 中?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 中?

U+4E2D

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