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menacing, dignity

JLPT N1 17 strokes
Kun'yomi
おど.す
On'yomi
カク

嚇 means "menacing, dignity". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 17 strokes. It is read おど.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 嚇 mean?
嚇 means "menacing, dignity". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 嚇 have?
嚇 is written in 17 strokes.
How is 嚇 read?
It is read おど.す in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 嚇?
嚇 is a JLPT N1 kanji.