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proceed

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
おもむ.く
On'yomi

赴 means "proceed". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read おもむ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Words that use 赴

Common questions

What does the kanji 赴 mean?
赴 means "proceed". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 赴 have?
赴 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 赴 read?
It is read おもむ.く in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 赴?
赴 is a JLPT N1 kanji.