Kanji information

MeaningsChange, Take The Form Of, Influence, Enchant, Delude, -ization
On-yomiか, け
Kun-yomiば・ける, ば・かす, ふ・ける, け・する
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN3
Grade3
Frequency89

How to Write 化 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 化 mean?

Change, Take The Form Of, Influence, Enchant, Delude, -ization

How do you read 化?

On-yomi: か, け / Kun-yomi: ば・ける, ば・かす, ふ・ける, け・する

How many strokes does 化 have?

4 strokes

化 appears in which JLPT level?

化 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 化 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 化 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 89.

Where can I see the stroke order for 化?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 化?

U+5316

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