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earnings, work

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
かせ.ぐ
On'yomi

稼 means "earnings, work". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read かせ.ぐ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 稼 mean?
稼 means "earnings, work". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 稼 have?
稼 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 稼 read?
It is read かせ.ぐ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 稼?
稼 is a JLPT N1 kanji.