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rectify, straighten

JLPT N1 17 strokes
Kun'yomi
た.める
On'yomi
キョウ

矯 means "rectify, straighten". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 17 strokes. It is read た.める 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 矯 mean?
矯 means "rectify, straighten". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 矯 have?
矯 is written in 17 strokes.
How is 矯 read?
It is read た.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and キョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 矯?
矯 is a JLPT N1 kanji.