顔
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
かお
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ガン
Meaning
Stroke Count
18 strokes
📝 How to Remember
At 18 strokes, 「顔」requires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「顔」has both On-yomi (ガン) and Kun-yomi (かお). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「顔」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「顔」?+
On-yomi: ガン. Kun-yomi: かお.
What does 「顔」mean in Japanese?+
「顔」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「顔」have?+
「顔」is written with 18 strokes.
Is 「顔」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「顔」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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