Kanji information

MeaningsEmpty, Sky, Void, Vacant, Vacuum
On-yomiくう
Kun-yomiそら, あ・く, あ・き, あ・ける, から, す・く, す・かす, むな・しい
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN4
Grade1
Frequency304

How to Write 空 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 空 mean?

Empty, Sky, Void, Vacant, Vacuum

How do you read 空?

On-yomi: くう / Kun-yomi: そら, あ・く, あ・き, あ・ける, から, す・く, す・かす, むな・しい

How many strokes does 空 have?

8 strokes

空 appears in which JLPT level?

空 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 空 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 空 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 304.

Where can I see the stroke order for 空?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 空?

U+7A7A

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