็ช
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ใใณ
Meaning
Stroke Count
12 strokes
๐ How to Remember
At 12 strokes, ใ็ชใrequires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.
โ ๏ธ Teacher's Note โ On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
ใ็ชใuses only On-yomi (ใใณ), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.
๐ฏ JLPT N5 โ How It's Tested
ใใใ ใ1 (Kanji Reading) & ใใใ ใ2 (Kanji Writing)
ใ็ชใtypically appears in ใใใ ใ1, where you choose the correct reading, and ใใใ ใ2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji ใ็ชใ?+
On-yomi: ใใณ.
What does ใ็ชใmean in Japanese?+
ใ็ชใmeans "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji โ one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does ใ็ชใhave?+
ใ็ชใis written with 12 strokes.
Is ใ็ชใon the JLPT N5?+
Yes, ใ็ชใis an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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