号
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ゴウ
Meaning
Stroke Count
5 strokes
📝 How to Remember
With 5 strokes, 「号」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「号」uses only On-yomi (ゴウ), 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)
「号」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 「号」?+
On-yomi: ゴウ.
What does 「号」mean in Japanese?+
「号」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「号」have?+
「号」is written with 5 strokes.
Is 「号」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「号」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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