親
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
おや、した-しい
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
シン
Meaning
Parent, intimate
Stroke Count
16 strokes
Examples
親
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
At 16 strokes, 「親」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
「親」has both On-yomi (シン) and Kun-yomi (おや、した-しい). 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)
「親」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 「親」?+
On-yomi: シン. Kun-yomi: おや、した-しい.
What does 「親」mean in Japanese?+
「親」means "Parent, intimate". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「親」have?+
「親」is written with 16 strokes.
Is 「親」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「親」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「親」?+
Yes: 親. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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