Kanji · N4 · 9 strokes

/ to measure

Kanji for to measure or to count.

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Readings

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

計 carries the meaning to measure or to count.

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How to write 計

Trace 計 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 計
Animated stroke order — 9 strokes
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Common compounds with 計

はかりますto time/to measure
けいさんしますto calculate
けいかくしますto plan
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計 in context

じかんをはかります

I measure the time.

いまけいさんします

I'll calculate now.

りょこうをけいかくします

I plan a trip.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 計 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 計 (to measure) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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