Kanji · N3 · 14 strokes

/ nose

Kanji for nose.

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Readings

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

鼻 carries the meaning nose.

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How to write 鼻

Trace 鼻 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 鼻
Animated stroke order — 14 strokes
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Common compounds with 鼻

はなnose
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鼻 in context

しらのさんのはなはおおきいです。

Cyrano's nose is big.

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Printable practice sheet

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

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