ๅƒ
JLPT N5
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
ใก
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ใ‚ปใƒณ
Meaning
Stroke Count
3 strokes

๐Ÿ“ How to Remember

ใ€Œๅƒใ€is one of the simplest kanji with only 3 strokes. Focus on getting the stroke order correct from the start โ€” simple kanji appear in almost every JLPT question.

โš ๏ธ Teacher's Note โ€” On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

ใ€Œๅƒใ€has both On-yomi (ใ‚ปใƒณ) and Kun-yomi (ใก). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.

๐ŸŽฏ JLPT N5 โ€” How It's Tested

ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใ ใ„1 (Kanji Reading) & ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใ ใ„2 (Kanji Writing)

ใ€Œๅƒใ€typically appears in ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใ ใ„1, where you choose the correct reading, and ใ‚‚ใ‚“ใ ใ„2, 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 ใ€Œๅƒใ€?+
On-yomi: ใ‚ปใƒณ. Kun-yomi: ใก.
What does ใ€Œๅƒใ€mean in Japanese?+
ใ€Œๅƒใ€means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji โ€” one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does ใ€Œๅƒใ€have?+
ใ€Œๅƒใ€is written with 3 strokes.
Is ใ€Œๅƒใ€on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, ใ€Œๅƒใ€is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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