Kanji information

MeaningsCenter, Middle
On-yomiおう
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN2
Grade3
Frequency582

How to Write 央 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 央 mean?

Center, Middle

How do you read 央?

On-yomi: おう

How many strokes does 央 have?

5 strokes

央 appears in which JLPT level?

央 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 央 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 央 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 582.

Where can I see the stroke order for 央?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 央?

U+592E

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