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会

会·meet, society

On-yomi
カイ
Kun-yomi
あ.う

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Stroke order

Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.

6 strokes, numbered in writing order. Data: KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Common words

WordReadingMeaning
会うあうto meet
会社かいしゃcompany
会話かいわconversation
会議かいぎmeeting

Example sentences

  1. 明日、友だちに会います。

    あした、ともだちにあいます。

    I will meet my friend tomorrow.

  2. 英語の会話をれんしゅうします。

    えいごのかいわをれんしゅうします。

    I practice English conversation.

Similar-looking kanji

Do not confuse these on the exam.

Common mistakes

  • Using を with 会う; the correct particle is に (友だちに会う)

Memory aid

Picture it

A big roof over people gathered underneath: everyone meets inside.

Vocabulary using this kanji

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