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kiln, oven

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
かま
On'yomi
ヨウ

窯 means "kiln, oven". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ヨウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 窯 mean?
窯 means "kiln, oven". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 窯 have?
窯 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 窯 read?
It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ヨウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 窯?
窯 is a JLPT N1 kanji.