Kanji information

MeaningsSound, Noise
On-yomiおん, いん, -のん
Kun-yomiおと, ね
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN4
Grade1
Frequency491

How to Write 音 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 音 mean?

Sound, Noise

How do you read 音?

On-yomi: おん, いん, -のん / Kun-yomi: おと, ね

How many strokes does 音 have?

9 strokes

音 appears in which JLPT level?

音 is classified as JLPT N4.

In what school grade is 音 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 音 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 491.

Where can I see the stroke order for 音?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 音?

U+97F3

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