Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
青 / blue
Kanji for blue.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あお、あお.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
青 carries the meaning blue.
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How to write 青
Trace 青 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 青
青いあおいblue
青年せいねんyoung man
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青 in context
わたしのかばんは、あの青いのです。
わたしのかばんは、あのあおいのです
My bag is that blue one.
あの青年は学生ですか。
あのせいねんはがくせいですか
Is that young man a student?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 青 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
青 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/青
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