Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes
黒 / black
Kanji for black.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くろ、くろ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
黒 carries the meaning black.
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How to write 黒
Trace 黒 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 黒
黒いくろいblack
黒板こくばんblackboard
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黒 in context
あの黒いジャケットはチョーさんのです。
あのくろいじゃけっとはちょーさんのです
That black jacket is Mr. Cho's.
黒板に字を書きます。
こくばんにじをかきます
I write characters on the blackboard.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 黒 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
黒 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/黒
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