考
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
かんが-える
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
コウ
Meaning
Think, consider
Stroke Count
6 strokes
Examples
考える
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
With 6 strokes, 「考」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
「考」has both On-yomi (コウ) and Kun-yomi (かんが-える). 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)
「考」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 「考」?+
On-yomi: コウ. Kun-yomi: かんが-える.
What does 「考」mean in Japanese?+
「考」means "Think, consider". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「考」have?+
「考」is written with 6 strokes.
Is 「考」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「考」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「考」?+
Yes: 考える. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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