Kanji information

MeaningsInsect, Bug, Temper
On-yomiちゅう, き
Kun-yomiむし
Strokes6
JLPT LevelN2
Grade1
Frequency1351

How to Write 虫 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 虫 mean?

Insect, Bug, Temper

How do you read 虫?

On-yomi: ちゅう, き / Kun-yomi: むし

How many strokes does 虫 have?

6 strokes

虫 appears in which JLPT level?

虫 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 虫 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 虫 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1351.

Where can I see the stroke order for 虫?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 虫?

U+866B

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