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mourning

JLPT N1 12 strokes
Kun'yomi
On'yomi
ソウ

喪 means "mourning". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read も in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ 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 喪 mean?
喪 means "mourning". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 喪 have?
喪 is written in 12 strokes.
How is 喪 read?
It is read も in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 喪?
喪 is a JLPT N1 kanji.