Kanji · N2 · 8 strokes

/ he

Kanji for he, that, or the.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)かれ、かの、か.のNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

彼 carries the meaning he, that, or the.

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How to write 彼

Trace 彼 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 彼
Animated stroke order — 8 strokes
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Common compounds with 彼

かれしboyfriend
かのじょshe / her
かれらthey / them
かれhe / him
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Printable practice sheet

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

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