Kanji information

MeaningsStar, Spot, Dot, Mark
On-yomiせい, しょう
Kun-yomiほし, -ぼし
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN2
Grade2
Frequency844

How to Write 星 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 星 mean?

Star, Spot, Dot, Mark

How do you read 星?

On-yomi: せい, しょう / Kun-yomi: ほし, -ぼし

How many strokes does 星 have?

9 strokes

星 appears in which JLPT level?

星 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 星 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 星 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 844.

Where can I see the stroke order for 星?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 星?

U+661F

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