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respectful

JLPT N1 10 strokes
Kun'yomi
うやうや.しい
On'yomi
キョウ

恭 means "respectful". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 10 strokes. It is read うやうや.しい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キョウ 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 恭 mean?
恭 means "respectful". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 恭 have?
恭 is written in 10 strokes.
How is 恭 read?
It is read うやうや.しい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 恭?
恭 is a JLPT N1 kanji.