肉
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ニク
Meaning
Meat, flesh
Stroke Count
6 strokes
Examples
肉
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
With 6 strokes, 「肉」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「肉」uses only On-yomi (ニク), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「肉」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「肉」?+
On-yomi: ニク.
What does 「肉」mean in Japanese?+
「肉」means "Meat, flesh". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「肉」have?+
「肉」is written with 6 strokes.
Is 「肉」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「肉」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「肉」?+
Yes: 肉. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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