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turf, lawn

JLPT N1 6 strokes
Kun'yomi
しば
On'yomi

芝 means "turf, lawn". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. It is read しば in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 芝 mean?
芝 means "turf, lawn". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 芝 have?
芝 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 芝 read?
It is read しば in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and シ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 芝?
芝 is a JLPT N1 kanji.