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JLPT N5
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
ใ‚ใ•
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ใƒใƒงใ‚ฆ
Meaning
Stroke Count
12 strokes

๐Ÿ“ How to Remember

At 12 strokes, ใ€Œๆœใ€requires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.

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

ใ€Œๆœใ€has both On-yomi (ใƒใƒงใ‚ฆ) and Kun-yomi (ใ‚ใ•). 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€Œๆœใ€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€Œๆœใ€?+
On-yomi: ใƒใƒงใ‚ฆ. Kun-yomi: ใ‚ใ•.
What does ใ€Œๆœใ€mean in Japanese?+
ใ€Œๆœใ€means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji โ€” one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does ใ€Œๆœใ€have?+
ใ€Œๆœใ€is written with 12 strokes.
Is ใ€Œๆœใ€on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, ใ€Œๆœใ€is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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