終
JLPT N5Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
お-わる、お-える
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
シュウ
Meaning
End, finish
Stroke Count
11 strokes
Examples
終わる
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
At 11 strokes, 「終」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
「終」has both On-yomi (シュウ) and Kun-yomi (お-わる、お-える). 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)
「終」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 「終」?+
On-yomi: シュウ. Kun-yomi: お-わる、お-える.
What does 「終」mean in Japanese?+
「終」means "End, finish". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「終」have?+
「終」is written with 11 strokes.
Is 「終」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「終」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「終」?+
Yes: 終わる. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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