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indigo

JLPT N1 18 strokes
Kun'yomi
あい
On'yomi
ラン

藍 means "indigo". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 18 strokes. It is read あい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ラン 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 藍 mean?
藍 means "indigo". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 藍 have?
藍 is written in 18 strokes.
How is 藍 read?
It is read あい in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ラン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 藍?
藍 is a JLPT N1 kanji.