高 — tall, high, expensive
Learn the correct stroke order for 高 (tall), a 10-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 高 (tall) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 高.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 高 is #65, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 高 have?
The kanji 高 (tall) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 高?
高 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 高 mean?
高 means: tall, high, expensive. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: たか.い, たか, -だか, たか.まる, たか.める.
What JLPT level is 高?
高 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.