Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
者 / someone
Kanji for someone or person.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | シャ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | もの | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
者 carries the meaning someone or person.
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How to write 者
Trace 者 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 者
移住者いじゅうしゃemigrant / immigrant
共犯者きょうはんしゃaccomplice / henchman
工学者こうがくしゃengineer
雇用者こようしゃemployee
殺人者さつじんしゃkiller / murderer
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 者 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
者 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/者
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