Kanji · N4 · 10 strokes
紙 / paper
Kanji for paper.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かみ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
紙 carries the meaning paper.
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How to write 紙
Trace 紙 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 紙
紙かみpaper
手紙てがみletter
用紙ようしform
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紙 in context
これは紙ですか。
これはかみですか
Is this paper?
それはあなたの手紙ですか。
それはあなたのてがみですか
Is that your letter?
これは原稿用紙です。
これはげんこうようしです
This is composition paper.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 紙 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
紙 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/紙
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