Kanji · N4 · 9 strokes

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Kanji for sound.

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Readings

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

音 carries the meaning sound.

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How to write 音

Trace 音 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 音
Animated stroke order — 9 strokes
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Common compounds with 音

おとsound
おんがくmusic
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音 in context

このぴあのはおとがいいです

This piano has a nice sound.

どんなおんがくがすきですか

What kind of music do you like?

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Printable practice sheet

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

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