Kanji · N5 · 6 strokes
字 / character
Kanji for character or letter.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
字 carries the meaning character or letter.
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How to write 字
Trace 字 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 字
漢字かんじkanji
字じletter/character
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字 in context
漢字は難しいですか。
かんじはむずかしいですか
Are kanji difficult?
メアリーさんは字がきれいです。
めありーさんはじがきれいです
Mary has beautiful handwriting.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 字 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
字 — Kanji Practice
6 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/字
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