Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes
内 / inside
Kanji for inside or within.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ナイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うち | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
内 carries the meaning inside or within.
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How to write 内
Trace 内 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 内
家内かないwife (my)
案内しますあんないしますto guide
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内 in context
来月家内が日本へ来ます。
らいげつかないがにほんへきます
My wife is coming to Japan next month.
これから京都を案内します。
これからきょうとをあんないします
I'll guide you around Kyoto from now.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 内 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
内 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/内
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