駅 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

駅

JLPT N5

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

エキ

Meaning

Stroke Count

14 strokes

Related Vocabulary

駅 Station 各駅停車 local train (stops at every station)

📝 How to Remember

At 14 strokes, 「駅」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

「駅」uses only On-yomi (エキ), 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)

「駅」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 「駅」?+

On-yomi: エキ.

What does 「駅」mean in Japanese?+

「駅」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.

How many strokes does 「駅」have?+

「駅」is written with 14 strokes.

Is 「駅」on the JLPT N5?+

Yes, 「駅」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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