Kanji · N5 · 12 strokes
朝 / morning
Kanji for morning.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あさ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
朝 carries the meaning morning.
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How to write 朝
Trace 朝 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 朝
朝あさmorning
毎朝まいあさevery morning
朝食ちょうしょくbreakfast
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朝 in context
きのうの朝6時に起きました。
きのうのあさろくじにおきました
I woke up at 6 yesterday morning.
毎朝7時に起きます。
まいあさしちじにおきます
I wake up at 7 every morning.
朝食は9時からです。
ちょうしょくはくじからです
Breakfast is from 9 o'clock.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 朝 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
朝 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/朝
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