Kanji · N4 · 12 strokes
寒 / cold (weather)
Kanji for cold (weather).
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さむ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
寒 carries the meaning cold (weather).
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How to write 寒
Trace 寒 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 寒
寒いさむいcold (when speaking of weather)
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寒 in context
あなたの国は今寒いですか。
あなたのくにはいまさむいですか
Is it cold in your country now?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 寒 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
寒 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/寒
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