Kanji information

MeaningsRest, Day Off, Retire, Sleep
On-yomiきゅう
Kun-yomiやす・む, やす・まる, やす・める
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN5
Grade1
Frequency642

How to Write 休 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 休 mean?

Rest, Day Off, Retire, Sleep

How do you read 休?

On-yomi: きゅう / Kun-yomi: やす・む, やす・まる, やす・める

How many strokes does 休 have?

6 strokes

休 appears in which JLPT level?

休 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 休 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 休 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 642.

Where can I see the stroke order for 休?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 休?

U+4F11

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