Kanji information

MeaningsBefore, Ahead, Previous, Future, Precedence
On-yomiせん
Kun-yomiさき, ま・ず
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN5
Grade1
Frequency173

How to Write 先 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5 6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 先 mean?

Before, Ahead, Previous, Future, Precedence

How do you read 先?

On-yomi: せん / Kun-yomi: さき, ま・ず

How many strokes does 先 have?

6 strokes

先 appears in which JLPT level?

先 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 先 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 先 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 173.

Where can I see the stroke order for 先?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 先?

U+5148

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