校
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
コウ、キョウ
Meaning
Stroke Count
10 strokes
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
「校」has 10 strokes. Break it into smaller visual components — most complex kanji are combinations of simpler parts you already know.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「校」uses only On-yomi (コウ、キョウ), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「校」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「校」?+
On-yomi: コウ、キョウ.
What does 「校」mean in Japanese?+
「校」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「校」have?+
「校」is written with 10 strokes.
Is 「校」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「校」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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