Kanji information

MeaningsNoon, Sign Of The Horse, 11am-1pm, Seventh Sign Of Chinese Zodiac
On-yomi
Kun-yomiうま
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN5
Grade2
Frequency154

How to Write 午 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 午 mean?

Noon, Sign Of The Horse, 11am-1pm, Seventh Sign Of Chinese Zodiac

How do you read 午?

On-yomi: ご / Kun-yomi: うま

How many strokes does 午 have?

4 strokes

午 appears in which JLPT level?

午 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 午 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 午 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 154.

Where can I see the stroke order for 午?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 午?

U+5348

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