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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.