字
字·character, letter
- On-yomi
- ジ
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 漢字 | かんじ | kanji |
| 字 | じ | character, handwriting |
| 文字 | もじ | letter, character |
| 数字 | すうじ | number, numeral |
Example sentences
今日は漢字を五つ覚えました。
きょうはかんじをいつつおぼえました。
I learned five kanji today.
字が小さくて読めません。
じがちいさくてよめません。
The letters are small and I cannot read them.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 文字 as *ぶんじ instead of もじ
Memory aid
Picture it
A child 子 under a roof 宀, practicing writing characters indoors.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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