鯨
whale
JLPT N1 19 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- くじら
- On'yomi
- ゲイ
鯨 means "whale". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 19 strokes. It is read くじら in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゲイ 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 鯨 mean?
- 鯨 means "whale". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 鯨 have?
- 鯨 is written in 19 strokes.
- How is 鯨 read?
- It is read くじら in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゲイ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 鯨?
- 鯨 is a JLPT N1 kanji.