茎
stalk, stem
JLPT N1 8 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- くき
- On'yomi
- ケイ・キョウ
茎 means "stalk, stem". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read くき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケイ・キョウ 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 茎 mean?
- 茎 means "stalk, stem". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 茎 have?
- 茎 is written in 8 strokes.
- How is 茎 read?
- It is read くき in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケイ・キョウ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 茎?
- 茎 is a JLPT N1 kanji.