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spit, skewer

JLPT N1 7 strokes
Kun'yomi
くし・つらぬ.く
On'yomi
カン・ケン・セン

串 means "spit, skewer". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read くし・つらぬ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン・ケン・セン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 串 mean?
串 means "spit, skewer". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 串 have?
串 is written in 7 strokes.
How is 串 read?
It is read くし・つらぬ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カン・ケン・セン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 串?
串 is a JLPT N1 kanji.