Kanji · N2 · 8 strokes
彼 / he
Kanji for he, that, or the.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒ | 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.
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Common compounds with 彼
彼氏かれしboyfriend
彼女かのじょshe / her
彼らかれらthey / them
彼かれ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.
彼 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/彼
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