Kanji · N5 · 7 strokes
来 / to come
Kanji for to come.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ライ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | き.ます、こ.ない | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
来 carries the meaning to come.
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How to write 来
Trace 来 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 来
来ますきますto come
来日しますらいにちしますto come to Japan
来週らいしゅうnext week
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来 in context
いつ日本へ来ましたか。
いつにほんへきましたか
When did you come to Japan?
6月に来日しました。
ろくがつにらいにちしました
I came to Japan in June.
来週京都へ行きます。
らいしゅうきょうとへいきます
I'll go to Kyoto next week.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 来 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
来 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/来
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