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cedar

JLPT N1 7 strokes
Kun'yomi
すぎ
On'yomi
サン
Radical
· tree (tree, wood)

杉 means "cedar". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 7 strokes. It is read すぎ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 杉 mean?
杉 means "cedar". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 杉 have?
杉 is written in 7 strokes.
How is 杉 read?
It is read すぎ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 杉?
杉 is a JLPT N1 kanji.