Kanji · N5 · 3 strokes
子 / child
Kanji for child.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
子 carries the meaning child.
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How to write 子
Trace 子 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 子
子どもこどもchild
男の子おとこのこboy
男子だんしmale
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子 in context
子どもとデパートへ行きました。
こどもとでぱーとへいきました
I went to the department store with a child.
日本人の男の子に英語を教えます。
にほんじんのおとこのこにえいごをおしえます
I teach English to a Japanese boy.
男子トイレは3階です。
だんしといれはさんがいです
The men's restroom is on the 3rd floor.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 子 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
子 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/子
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