空 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

空

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

そら、あ.く、あ.き、あ.ける、から、す.く、す.かす、むな.しい

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

クウ

Meaning

Stroke Count

8 strokes

📝 How to Remember

「空」has 8 strokes. Break it into smaller visual components — most complex kanji are combinations of simpler parts you already know.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「空」has both On-yomi (クウ) and Kun-yomi (そら、あ.く、あ.き、あ.ける、から、す.く、す.かす、むな.しい). On-yomi is typically used in compound words (two kanji together), while Kun-yomi appears when the kanji stands alone or with hiragana.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)

「空」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 「空」?+

On-yomi: クウ. Kun-yomi: そら、あ.く、あ.き、あ.ける、から、す.く、す.かす、むな.しい.

What does 「空」mean in Japanese?+

「空」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.

How many strokes does 「空」have?+

「空」is written with 8 strokes.

Is 「空」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, 「空」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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