Kanji · N4 · 9 strokes
音 / sound
Kanji for sound.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | オン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おと | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
音 carries the meaning sound.
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How to write 音
Trace 音 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 音
音おとsound
音楽おんがくmusic
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音 in context
このピアノは音がいいです。
このぴあのはおとがいいです
This piano has a nice sound.
どんな音楽が好きですか。
どんなおんがくがすきですか
What kind of music do you like?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 音 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
音 — Kanji Practice
9 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/音
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