宵 — wee hours, evening, early night
Learn the correct stroke order for 宵 (wee hours), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 宵 (wee hours) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 宀.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 宵 is #2262, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 宵 have?
The kanji 宵 (wee hours) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 宵?
宵 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 宵 mean?
宵 means: wee hours, evening, early night. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: よい.
What JLPT level is 宵?
宵 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.