七
七·seven
- On-yomi
- シチ
- Kun-yomi
- なな.つなななの
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 七つ | ななつ | seven things |
| 七月 | しちがつ | July |
| 七日 | なのか | seventh day, seven days |
| 七時 | しちじ | seven o'clock |
| 七人 | しちにん | seven people |
Example sentences
七時に 家を 出ます。
しちじにいえをでます。
I leave home at seven o'clock.
七月は とても 暑いです。
しちがつはとてもあついです。
July is very hot.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 七日 as *しちにち instead of なのか
Memory aid
Picture it
A number 7 turned over, with a hook at the bottom right.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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