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fasten, tie up

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
くく.る
On'yomi
カツ

括 means "fasten, tie up". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read くく.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カツ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 括

Common questions

What does the kanji 括 mean?
括 means "fasten, tie up". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 括 have?
括 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 括 read?
It is read くく.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and カツ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 括?
括 is a JLPT N1 kanji.