Kanji · N2 · 9 strokes
昨 / yesterday
Kanji for yesterday or previous.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | サク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
昨 carries the meaning yesterday or previous.
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How to write 昨
Trace 昨 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 昨
昨今さっこんthese days / nowadays / recently
一昨日おとといday before yesterday
昨日きのうyesterday
昨年さくねんlast year
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 昨 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
昨 — Kanji Practice
9 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/昨
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