荷
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
に
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
カ
Meaning
Luggage, load
Stroke Count
10 strokes
Examples
荷物
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
「荷」has 10 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
「荷」has both On-yomi (カ) and Kun-yomi (に). 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)
「荷」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 「荷」?+
On-yomi: カ. Kun-yomi: に.
What does 「荷」mean in Japanese?+
「荷」means "Luggage, load". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「荷」have?+
「荷」is written with 10 strokes.
Is 「荷」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「荷」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「荷」?+
Yes: 荷物. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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