Kanji information

MeaningsFur, Hair, Feather, Down
On-yomiもう
Kun-yomi
Strokes4
JLPT LevelN2
Grade2
Frequency1179

How to Write 毛 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 毛 mean?

Fur, Hair, Feather, Down

How do you read 毛?

On-yomi: もう / Kun-yomi: け

How many strokes does 毛 have?

4 strokes

毛 appears in which JLPT level?

毛 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 毛 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 毛 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1179.

Where can I see the stroke order for 毛?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 毛?

U+6BDB

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