Kanji · N4 · 7 strokes
私 / private
Kanji for private, I, or me.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | わたくし、わたし | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
私 carries the meaning private, I, or me.
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How to write 私
Trace 私 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 私
私立大学しりつだいがくprivate university
私財しざいprivate funds / own funds / private property
私生活しせいかつprivate life
私大しだいprivate university
私邸していprivate residence
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 私 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
私 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/私
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