電
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
デン
Meaning
Stroke Count
13 strokes
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
At 13 strokes, 「電」requires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「電」uses only On-yomi (デン), 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)
「電」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 「電」?+
On-yomi: デン.
What does 「電」mean in Japanese?+
「電」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「電」have?+
「電」is written with 13 strokes.
Is 「電」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「電」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
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