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obituary

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
しらせ
On'yomi

訃 means "obituary". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read しらせ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フ 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 訃 mean?
訃 means "obituary". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 訃 have?
訃 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 訃 read?
It is read しらせ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 訃?
訃 is a JLPT N1 kanji.