Kanji · N4 · 9 strokes
乗 / to get on
Kanji for to get on or to ride.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | の.ります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
乗 carries the meaning to get on or to ride.
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How to write 乗
Trace 乗 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 乗
乗りますのりますto get on / to ride
乗客じょうきゃくpassenger
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乗 in context
電車に乗ります。
でんしゃにのります。
I get on the train.
乗客がバスを待っています。
じょうきゃくがばすをまっています。
The passengers are waiting for the bus.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 乗 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
乗 — Kanji Practice
9 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/乗
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