Kanji · N5 · 8 strokes

/ thing

Kanji for thing or object.

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Readings

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

物 carries the meaning thing or object.

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How to write 物

Trace 物 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 物
Animated stroke order — 8 strokes
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Common compounds with 物

たべものfood
かいものshopping
けんぶつしますto go sightseeing
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物 in context

にほんのたべものはおいしいです

Japanese food is delicious.

にちようびでぱーとでかいものしました

I went shopping at the department store on Sunday.

らいしゅうともだちとにっこうをけんぶつします

I'll go sightseeing in Nikko with a friend next week.

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Printable practice sheet

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

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