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北

JLPT N55 strokes

北 — north

JLPT N5 Kanji

音 Onyomi (Chinese Reading)

ホク

訓 Kunyomi (Japanese Reading)

きた

Kanji Details

Meanings: north
Stroke Count: 5
Radical: 匕 (ひ)
JLPT Level: N5

Memory Hint

Two people sitting back to back — facing away from the cold north.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the kanji 北 mean?

The kanji 北 means "north". It is a JLPT N5 kanji with 5 strokes.

How do you read 北?

The onyomi (Chinese reading) is ホク. The kunyomi (Japanese reading) is きた.

What JLPT level is 北?

北 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is the easiest JLPT level.

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