巨

巨 — gigantic, big, large

Learn the correct stroke order for 巨 (gigantic), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 5

On'yomi (音読み)キョkyo

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes5

Radical工

Frequency#892

Meaningsgigantic, big, large, great

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

巨額きょがくhuge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amountnoun

巨漢きょかんgiantnoun

巨匠きょしょうmaster; masterhand; maestronoun

巨人きょじんgiant; great mannoun

巨星きょせいgiant starnoun

巨体きょたいhuge body; large buildnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 巨 (gigantic) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 工.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 巨 is #892, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

巨額きょがく — huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount

巨漢きょかん — giant

巨匠きょしょう — master; masterhand; maestro

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (工)

工craft 左left 巧adroit 差distinction

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 巨 have?

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

What is the correct stroke order for 巨?

巨 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 巨 mean?

巨 means: gigantic, big, large, great. On'yomi readings: キョ.

What JLPT level is 巨?

巨 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.