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号

号 — nickname, number, item

Learn the correct stroke order for 号 (nickname), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 35 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)ゴウgou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)さけ.ぶsakebu、よびなyobina
Strokes5
Radical口
Frequency#585
Meaningsnickname, number, item, title, pseudonym, name, call

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

暗号あんごうcode; password; ciphernoun
記号きごうsign; symbol; marknoun
元号げんごうname of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era namenoun
号外ごうがいnewspaper extranoun
号泣ごうきゅうcrying loudly; bawling; wailingnoun
号車ごうしゃsuffix for train car numberssuffix

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 号 (nickname) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 号 is #585, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

暗号あんごう — code; password; cipher
記号きごう — sign; symbol; mark
元号げんごう — name of an imperial era (e.g. Heisei, Shōwa); Japanese era name

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 号 have?

The kanji 号 (nickname) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 号?

号 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 号 mean?

号 means: nickname, number, item, title, pseudonym, name, call. On'yomi readings: ゴウ. Kun'yomi readings: さけ.ぶ, よびな.

What JLPT level is 号?

号 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.