雅
雅·elegant
- On-yomi
- ガ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 優雅 | ゆうが | elegant |
| 雅楽 | ががく | court music |
| 風雅 | ふうが | elegance, refinement |
| 典雅 | てんが | classical grace |
Example sentences
彼女は優雅な身のこなしで歩いた。
かのじょはゆうがなみのこなしであるいた。
She walked with graceful movements.
神社で雅楽の演奏を聞いた。
じんじゃでががくのえんそうをきいた。
I heard a performance of court music at the shrine.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 雅楽 as がらく — it is ががく
Memory aid
Picture it
A tusk 牙 beside a bird 隹: an ivory-plumed bird, all poise and refinement.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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