็
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ใช
Meaning
Reason, logic, principle
Stroke Count
11 strokes
Examples
็็ฑ
Related Vocabulary
๐ How to Remember
At 11 strokes, ใ็ใrequires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.
โ ๏ธ Teacher's Note โ On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
ใ็ใuses only On-yomi (ใช), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.
๐ฏ JLPT N5 โ How It's Tested
ใใใ ใ1 (Kanji Reading) & ใใใ ใ2 (Kanji Writing)
ใ็ใtypically appears in ใใใ ใ1, where you choose the correct reading, and ใใใ ใ2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
โ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji ใ็ใ?+
On-yomi: ใช.
What does ใ็ใmean in Japanese?+
ใ็ใmeans "Reason, logic, principle". It is a JLPT N5 kanji โ one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does ใ็ใhave?+
ใ็ใis written with 11 strokes.
Is ใ็ใon the JLPT N5?+
Yes, ใ็ใis an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using ใ็ใ?+
Yes: ็็ฑ. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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