Kanji · N5 · 3 strokes
三 / three
Kanji for three.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | み.つ、みっ.つ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
三 carries the meaning three.
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How to write 三
Trace 三 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 三
三人さんにんthree people
三つみっつthree things
三月さんがつMarch
三角さんかくtriangle
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三 in context
三時に会いましょう。
さんじにあいましょう
Let's meet at three o'clock.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 三 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
三 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/三
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