Kanji · N4 · 5 strokes

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Kanji for eye.

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Readings

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

目 carries the meaning eye.

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How to write 目

Trace 目 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 目
Animated stroke order — 5 strokes
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Common compounds with 目

eye
もくじtable of contents
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目 in context

きむさんはめがきれいです。

Kim-san has beautiful eyes.

もくじをみてください。

Please look at the table of contents.

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Printable practice sheet

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

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