Kanji · N4 · 16 strokes
親 / parent
Kanji for parent or intimate.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おや、した.しい | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
親 carries the meaning parent or intimate.
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How to write 親
Trace 親 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 親
父親ちちおやfather
親切しんせつkind
両親りょうしんparents
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親 in context
先週父親が国へ帰りました。
せんしゅうちちおやがくにへかえりました
My father went back to his country last week.
鈴木さんは親切な人です。
すずきさんはしんせつなひとです
Mr. Suzuki is a kind person.
来月両親が日本へ来ます。
らいげつりょうしんがにほんへきます
My parents are coming to Japan next month.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 親 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
親 — Kanji Practice
16 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/親
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