Kanji information

MeaningsSummer
On-yomiか, が, げ
Kun-yomiなつ
Strokes10
JLPT LevelN4
Grade2
Frequency659

How to Write 夏 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 夏 mean?

Summer

How do you read 夏?

On-yomi: か, が, げ / Kun-yomi: なつ

How many strokes does 夏 have?

10 strokes

夏 appears in which JLPT level?

夏 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 夏 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 夏 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 659.

Where can I see the stroke order for 夏?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 夏?

U+590F

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