Kanji information

MeaningsRound, Full (month), Perfection, -ship, Pills, Make Round, Roll Up, Curl Up, Seduce, Explain Away
On-yomiがん
Kun-yomiまる, まる・める, まる・い
Strokes3
JLPT LevelN2
Grade2
Frequency542

How to Write 丸 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 丸 mean?

Round, Full (month), Perfection, -ship, Pills, Make Round, Roll Up, Curl Up, Seduce, Explain Away

How do you read 丸?

On-yomi: がん / Kun-yomi: まる, まる・める, まる・い

How many strokes does 丸 have?

3 strokes

丸 appears in which JLPT level?

丸 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 丸 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 丸 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 542.

Where can I see the stroke order for 丸?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 丸?

U+4E38

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