Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
空 / sky
Kanji for sky, empty, or air.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | クウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | そら、から、あ.けます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
空 carries the meaning sky, empty, or air.
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How to write 空
Trace 空 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 空
空そらsky
空からempty
空気くうきair
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空 in context
きょうは空がきれいです。
きょうはそらがきれいです
The sky is beautiful today.
この箱は空です。
このはこはからです
This box is empty.
この部屋は空気が悪いです。
このへやはくうきがわるいです
The air in this room is bad.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 空 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
空 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/空
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