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send forth fragrance

JLPT N1 16 strokes
Kun'yomi
かお.る
On'yomi
クン

Stroke order & writing

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薫 means "send forth fragrance". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 16 strokes. It is read かお.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and クン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Common questions

What does the kanji 薫 mean?
薫 means "send forth fragrance". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 薫 have?
薫 is written in 16 strokes.
How is 薫 read?
It is read かお.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and クン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 薫?
薫 is a JLPT N1 kanji.