串
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.