正
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
ただ.しい、まさ
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
セイ、ショウ
Meaning
Stroke Count
5 strokes
📝 How to Remember
With 5 strokes, 「正」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
「正」has both On-yomi (セイ、ショウ) and Kun-yomi (ただ.しい、まさ). 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)
「正」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 「正」?+
On-yomi: セイ、ショウ. Kun-yomi: ただ.しい、まさ.
What does 「正」mean in Japanese?+
「正」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「正」have?+
「正」is written with 5 strokes.
Is 「正」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「正」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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