校 — exam, school, printing
Learn the correct stroke order for 校 (exam), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage Notes
The kanji 校 (exam) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 校 is #294, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 校 have?
The kanji 校 (exam) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 校?
校 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 校 mean?
校 means: exam, school, printing, proof, correction. On'yomi readings: コウ, キョウ.
What JLPT level is 校?
校 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.