Kanji · N5 · 6 strokes

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Kanji for character or letter.

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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

字 carries the meaning character or letter.

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How to write 字

Trace 字 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 字
Animated stroke order — 6 strokes
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Common compounds with 字

かんじkanji
letter/character
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字 in context

かんじはむずかしいですか

Are kanji difficult?

めありーさんはじがきれいです

Mary has beautiful handwriting.

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Printable practice sheet

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

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