Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes
物 / thing
Kanji for thing or object.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ブツ、モツ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | もの | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
物 carries the meaning thing or object.
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How to write 物
Trace 物 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 物
食べ物たべものfood
買い物かいものshopping
見物しますけんぶつしますto go sightseeing
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物 in context
日本の食べ物はおいしいです。
にほんのたべものはおいしいです
Japanese food is delicious.
日曜日デパートで買い物しました。
にちようびでぱーとでかいものしました
I went shopping at the department store on Sunday.
来週友達と日光を見物します。
らいしゅうともだちとにっこうをけんぶつします
I'll go sightseeing in Nikko with a friend next week.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 物 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
物 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/物
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