Kanji · N4 · 7 strokes
低 / low
Kanji for low.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | テイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ひく.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
低 carries the meaning low.
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How to write 低
Trace 低 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 低
低いひくいlow
低学年ていがくねんfirst/second grade
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低 in context
あの低い山は若草山です。
あのひくいやまはわかくさやまです
That low mountain is Mt. Wakakusa.
弟はまだ低学年です。
おとうとはまだていがくねんです
My younger brother is still in the lower grades.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 低 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
低 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/低
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