Kanji information

MeaningsNeck, Counter For Songs And Poems
On-yomiしゅ
Kun-yomiくび
Strokes9
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency98

How to Write 首 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 首 mean?

Neck, Counter For Songs And Poems

How do you read 首?

On-yomi: しゅ / Kun-yomi: くび

How many strokes does 首 have?

9 strokes

首 appears in which JLPT level?

首 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 首 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 首 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 98.

Where can I see the stroke order for 首?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 首?

U+9996

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