Kanji

What does the kanji 脳 mean?

脳 means brain. On'yomi ノウ、ドウ. Kun'yomi のうずる.

Quick facts
On'yomiノウ、ドウ
Kun'yomiのうずる
Strokes11
Main radical肉
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ノウ、ドウKun'yomi のうずる
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

brain

Memory hook

The flesh (月) inside the head with all its channels — BRAIN.

Main radical

肉meat 6 strokes

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

  • 脳のうbrain
  • 頭脳ずのうbrain, intellect

More words with this kanji

  • 首脳しゅのうhead, leader (of state/organization)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.