Kanji · N5 · 13 strokes
電 / electricity
Kanji for electricity.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | デン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
電 carries the meaning electricity.
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How to write 電
Trace 電 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 電
電車でんしゃtrain
電話でんわtelephone
電気でんきelectric light/electricity
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電 in context
電車に乗ります。
でんしゃにのります
I ride the train.
電話をかけます。
でんわをかけます
I make a phone call.
電気をつけます。
でんきをつけます
I turn on the light.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 電 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
電 — Kanji Practice
13 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/電
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