Kanji information

MeaningsSideways, Side, Horizontal, Width, Woof, Unreasonable, Perverse
On-yomiおう
Kun-yomiよこ
Strokes15
JLPT LevelN3
Grade3
Frequency480

How to Write 横 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 横 mean?

Sideways, Side, Horizontal, Width, Woof, Unreasonable, Perverse

How do you read 横?

On-yomi: おう / Kun-yomi: よこ

How many strokes does 横 have?

15 strokes

横 appears in which JLPT level?

横 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 横 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 横 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 480.

Where can I see the stroke order for 横?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 横?

U+6A2A

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