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villain, evil

JLPT N1 4 strokes
On'yomi
キョウ

凶 means "villain, evil". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 4 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is キョウ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 凶 mean?
凶 means "villain, evil". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 凶 have?
凶 is written in 4 strokes.
How is 凶 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is キョウ.
What JLPT level is 凶?
凶 is a JLPT N1 kanji.