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meritorious deed

JLPT N1 15 strokes
Kun'yomi
いさお
On'yomi
クン
Radical
· power (strength, power)

勲 means "meritorious deed". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 15 strokes. It is read いさお in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and クン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 勲 mean?
勲 means "meritorious deed". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 勲 have?
勲 is written in 15 strokes.
How is 勲 read?
It is read いさお in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and クン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 勲?
勲 is a JLPT N1 kanji.