Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes

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Kanji for life, live, or birth.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)セイ、ショウSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)い.きる、う.まれる、なまNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

生 carries the meaning life, live, or birth.

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How to write 生

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

がくせいstudent
たんじょうびbirthday
いきますto live
うまれますto be born
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生 in context

わたしはがくせいです

I am a student.

たんじょうびはさんがつじゅうくにちです

My birthday is March 19th.

わたしはひゃくさいまでいきたいです

I want to live to 100 years old.

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Printable practice sheet

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

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