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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.