Kanji · N5 · 5 strokes

/ to leave

Kanji for to leave or past.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)キョ、コSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)さ.りますNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

去 carries the meaning to leave or past.

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How to write 去

Trace 去 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 去
Animated stroke order — 5 strokes
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Common compounds with 去

きょねんlast year
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去 in context

きょねんにほんへきました

I came to Japan last year.

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Printable practice sheet

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

Printable kanji practice sheet for 去 (to leave) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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