玄 — mysterious, occultness, black
Learn the correct stroke order for 玄 (mysterious), a 5-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 玄 (mysterious) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 玄.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 玄 is #1409, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 玄 have?
The kanji 玄 (mysterious) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 玄?
玄 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 玄 mean?
玄 means: mysterious, occultness, black, deep, profound. On'yomi readings: ゲン. Kun'yomi readings: くろ, くろ.い.
What JLPT level is 玄?
玄 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.