珍 — rare, curious, strange
Learn the correct stroke order for 珍 (rare), a 9-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 珍 (rare) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 玉.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 珍 is #1330, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 珍 have?
The kanji 珍 (rare) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 珍?
珍 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 珍 mean?
珍 means: rare, curious, strange. On'yomi readings: チン. Kun'yomi readings: めずら.しい, たから.
What JLPT level is 珍?
珍 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.