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certain, one

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
それがし・なにがし
On'yomi
ボウ
Radical
· tree (tree, wood)

某 means "certain, one". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read それがし・なにがし in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ボウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 某 mean?
某 means "certain, one". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 某 have?
某 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 某 read?
It is read それがし・なにがし in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ボウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 某?
某 is a JLPT N1 kanji.