甲
armor, high (voice)
JLPT N1 5 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- きのえ
- On'yomi
- コウ・カン
甲 means "armor, high (voice)". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 5 strokes. It is read きのえ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ・カン 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 甲 mean?
- 甲 means "armor, high (voice)". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 甲 have?
- 甲 is written in 5 strokes.
- How is 甲 read?
- It is read きのえ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コウ・カン in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 甲?
- 甲 is a JLPT N1 kanji.