毎
毎·every
- On-yomi
- マイ
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 毎日 | まいにち | every day |
| 毎週 | まいしゅう | every week |
| 毎朝 | まいあさ | every morning |
| 毎年 | まいとし | every year |
| 毎月 | まいつき | every month |
Example sentences
毎朝 コーヒーを 飲みます。
まいあさこーひーをのみます。
I drink coffee every morning.
毎週 プールへ 行きます。
まいしゅうぷーるへいきます。
I go to the pool every week.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 毎年 as *まいねん in everyday speech instead of まいとし
Memory aid
Picture it
母 (mother) wearing a little hat: mother does the same thing every single day.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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