Kanji · N4 · 5 strokes

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Kanji for number or issue.

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Readings

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

号 carries the meaning number or issue.

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How to write 号

Trace 号 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 号
Animated stroke order — 5 strokes
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Common compounds with 号

ばんごうnumber
しんごうtraffic signal
じゅうごごうしつroom 15
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号 in context

でんわばんごうをおしえてください。

Please tell me your phone number.

しんごうがきいろです。きをつけてください。

The traffic light is yellow. Please be careful.

ほてるのへやはじゅうごごうしつです。

The hotel room is room 15.

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Printable practice sheet

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

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