Kanji · N4 · 7 strokes
言 / to tell
Kanji for to tell or to say.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲン、ゴン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | い.います | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
言 carries the meaning to tell or to say.
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How to write 言
Trace 言 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 言
言いますいいますto tell / to say
言葉ことばword
言語げんごlanguage
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言 in context
もう一度名前を言ってください。
もういちどなまえをいってください。
Please say your name once more.
たくさん言葉を覚えました。
たくさんことばをおぼえました。
I learned many words.
いろいろな言語を勉強します。
いろいろなげんごをべんきょうします。
I study various languages.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 言 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
言 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/言
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