Kanji

What does the kanji 魁 mean?

魁 means leader, chief; pioneer. On'yomi カイ. Kun'yomi さきがけ、かしら.

Quick facts
On'yomi	カイ
Kun'yomi	さきがけ、かしら
Strokes	14
Main radical	鬼
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

魁On'yomi カイKun'yomi さきがけ、かしら

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

leader, chief; pioneer

Memory hook

The demon (鬼) shouldering the dipper (斗) and going first — LEADER, PIONEER.