Kanji · N4 · 9 strokes
重 / heavy
Kanji for heavy.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おも.い、かさ.ねます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
重 carries the meaning heavy.
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How to write 重
Trace 重 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 重
重いおもいheavy
体重たいじゅうbody weight
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重 in context
このかばんは重いです。
このかばんはおもいです。
This bag is heavy.
わたしの体重は48キロです。
わたしのたいじゅうはよんじゅうはちきろです。
My body weight is 48 kilograms.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 重 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
重 — Kanji Practice
9 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/重
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