Kanji information

MeaningsMonth, Moon
On-yomiげつ, がつ
Kun-yomiつき
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN5
Grade1
Frequency23

How to Write 月 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 月 mean?

Month, Moon

How do you read 月?

On-yomi: げつ, がつ / Kun-yomi: つき

How many strokes does 月 have?

4 strokes

月 appears in which JLPT level?

月 is classified as JLPT N5.

In what school grade is 月 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 月 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 23.

Where can I see the stroke order for 月?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 月?

U+6708

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