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the latter, duplicate

JLPT N1 1 strokes
Kun'yomi
おと-・きのと
On'yomi
オツ・イツ

乙 means "the latter, duplicate". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 1 strokes. It is read おと-・きのと in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and オツ・イツ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 乙 mean?
乙 means "the latter, duplicate". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 乙 have?
乙 is written in 1 strokes.
How is 乙 read?
It is read おと-・きのと in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and オツ・イツ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 乙?
乙 is a JLPT N1 kanji.