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nun

JLPT N1 5 strokes
Kun'yomi
あま
On'yomi

尼 means "nun". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 5 strokes. It is read あま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ニ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 尼 mean?
尼 means "nun". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 尼 have?
尼 is written in 5 strokes.
How is 尼 read?
It is read あま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ニ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 尼?
尼 is a JLPT N1 kanji.