Kanji · N4 · 12 strokes
絵 / drawing
Kanji for drawing, painting, or picture.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カイ、エ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
絵 carries the meaning drawing, painting, or picture.
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How to write 絵
Trace 絵 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 絵
絵えdrawing
絵本えほんpicture book
絵画かいがpainting
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絵 in context
わたしは絵が好きです。
わたしはえがすきです。
I like drawings.
わたしはきれいな絵本が欲しいです。
わたしはきれいなえほんがほしいです。
I want a beautiful picture book.
わたしの趣味は絵画を集めることです。
わたしのしゅみはかいがをあつめることです。
My hobby is collecting paintings.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 絵 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
絵 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/絵
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