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patent, clear

JLPT N1 14 strokes
On'yomi
ショウ

彰 means "patent, clear". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 14 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is ショウ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 彰 mean?
彰 means "patent, clear". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 彰 have?
彰 is written in 14 strokes.
How is 彰 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is ショウ.
What JLPT level is 彰?
彰 is a JLPT N1 kanji.