Kanji · N4 · 16 strokes
機 / machine
Kanji for machine.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
機 carries the meaning machine.
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How to write 機
Trace 機 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 機
機械きかいmachine
洗濯機せんたくきwashing machine
掃除機そうじきvacuum cleaner
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機 in context
これはNBCの機械です。
これはえぬびーしーのきかいです
This is an NBC machine.
この洗濯機は5万円です。
このせんたくきはごまんえんです
This washing machine is 50,000 yen.
それはどこの掃除機ですか。
それはどこのそうじきですか
Where is that vacuum cleaner from?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 機 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
機 — Kanji Practice
16 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/機
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