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marry into, bride

JLPT N1 13 strokes
Kun'yomi
よめ・とつ.ぐ・い.く・ゆ.く
On'yomi

嫁 means "marry into, bride". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 13 strokes. It is read よめ・とつ.ぐ・い.く・ゆ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 嫁 mean?
嫁 means "marry into, bride". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 嫁 have?
嫁 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 嫁 read?
It is read よめ・とつ.ぐ・い.く・ゆ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 嫁?
嫁 is a JLPT N1 kanji.