Kanji · N4 · 10 strokes

/ paper

Kanji for paper.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)かみNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

紙 carries the meaning paper.

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How to write 紙

Trace 紙 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.

How to write 紙
Animated stroke order — 10 strokes
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Common compounds with 紙

かみpaper
てがみletter
ようしform
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紙 in context

これはかみですか

Is this paper?

それはあなたのてがみですか

Is that your letter?

これはげんこうようしです

This is composition paper.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 紙 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 紙 (paper) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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