勾
captured, hooked
JLPT N1 4 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- かぎ・ま.がる
- On'yomi
- コウ・ク
勾 means "captured, hooked". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 4 strokes. It is read かぎ・ま.がる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ・ク 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 勾 mean?
- 勾 means "captured, hooked". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 勾 have?
- 勾 is written in 4 strokes.
- How is 勾 read?
- It is read かぎ・ま.がる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ・ク in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 勾?
- 勾 is a JLPT N1 kanji.