Kanji · N5 · 14 strokes
語 / language
Kanji for language or to speak.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゴ、 | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かた.ります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
語 carries the meaning language or to speak.
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How to write 語
Trace 語 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 語
日本語にほんごJapanese language
中国語ちゅうごくごChinese language
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語 in context
山田さんは日本語の先生です。
やまださんはにほんごのせんせいです
Mr. Yamada is a Japanese language teacher.
だれに中国語を習いましたか。
だれにちゅうごくごをならいましたか
Who did you learn Chinese from?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 語 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
語 — Kanji Practice
14 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/語
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