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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).

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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.