Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes

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Kanji for in, inside, or middle.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)チュウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)なかNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

中 carries the meaning in, inside, or middle.

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How to write 中

Trace 中 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 中
Animated stroke order — 4 strokes
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Common compounds with 中

ちゅうごくじんChinese national
なかinside
いちにちじゅうall day
ちゅうごくChina
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中 in context

やんさんはちゅうごくじんです

Mr. Yang is Chinese.

つくえのなかになにがありますか

What is inside the desk?

きのうはいちにちじゅうべんきょうしました

I studied all day yesterday.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 中 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 中 (in) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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