Kanji · N3 · 7 strokes

/ steam

Kanji for steam.

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Readings

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

汽 carries the meaning steam.

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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.

How to write 汽
Animated stroke order — 7 strokes
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Common compounds with 汽

きしゃtrain
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汽 in context

ほっかいどうできしゃをみました

I saw a train in Hokkaido.

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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.

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