Kanji · N3 · 7 strokes
汽 / steam
Kanji for steam.
01
Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
02
Meaning
汽 carries the meaning steam.
03
How to write 汽
Trace 汽 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.
04
Common compounds with 汽
汽車きしゃtrain
05
汽 in context
北海道で汽車を見ました。
ほっかいどうできしゃをみました
I saw a train in Hokkaido.
06
Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 汽 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
汽 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/汽
07