Kanji · N5 · 7 strokes
何 / what
Kanji for what or how many.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なに、なん | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
何 carries the meaning what or how many.
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How to write 何
Trace 何 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 何
何歳なんさいhow old
何なにwhat
何人なんにんhow many people
何時なんじwhat time
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何 in context
ジョンさんは何歳ですか。
じょんさんはなんさいですか
How old is John?
あれは何ですか。
あれはなんですか
What is that?
あしたは何をしますか。
あしたはなにをしますか
What will you do tomorrow?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 何 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
何 — Kanji Practice
7 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/何
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