Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes
英 / English
Kanji for English or brilliant.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
英 carries the meaning English or brilliant.
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How to write 英
Trace 英 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.
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Common compounds with 英
英語えいごEnglish
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英 in context
リンダさんに英語で手紙を書きました。
りんださんにえいごでてがみをかきました
I wrote a letter in English to Linda.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 英 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
英 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/英
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