Kanji information

MeaningsHorse
On-yomi
Kun-yomiうま, うま-, ま
Strokes10
JLPT LevelN3
Grade2
Frequency639

How to Write 馬 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 馬 mean?

Horse

How do you read 馬?

On-yomi: ば / Kun-yomi: うま, うま-, ま

How many strokes does 馬 have?

10 strokes

馬 appears in which JLPT level?

馬 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 馬 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 2 kanji.

How common is 馬 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 639.

Where can I see the stroke order for 馬?

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

What is the Unicode code-point for 馬?

U+99AC

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