Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
画 / picture
Kanji for picture or stroke.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ガ、カク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
画 carries the meaning picture or stroke.
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How to write 画
Trace 画 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 画
画家がかpainter/artist
画数かくすうnumber of strokes
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画 in context
あの人は画家です。
あのひとはがかです
That person is a painter.
この漢字の画数は8です。
このかんじのかくすうははちです
This kanji has 8 strokes.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 画 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
画 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/画
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