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square character style, correctness

JLPT N1 13 strokes
On'yomi
カイ

楷 means "square character style, correctness". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 13 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is カイ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 楷 mean?
楷 means "square character style, correctness". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 楷 have?
楷 is written in 13 strokes.
How is 楷 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is カイ.
What JLPT level is 楷?
楷 is a JLPT N1 kanji.