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来

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

く.る、きた.る、きた.す、き.たす、き.たる、き、こ

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

ライ、タイ

Meaning

Stroke Count

7 strokes

Related Vocabulary

来週 next week 来月 next month 来年 next year 来る To come 将来 future (personal future)

📝 How to Remember

「来」has 7 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

「来」has both On-yomi (ライ、タイ) and Kun-yomi (く.る、きた.る、きた.す、き.たす、き.たる、き、こ). 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)

「来」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 「来」?+

On-yomi: ライ、タイ. Kun-yomi: く.る、きた.る、きた.す、き.たす、き.たる、き、こ.

What does 「来」mean in Japanese?+

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

How many strokes does 「来」have?+

「来」is written with 7 strokes.

Is 「来」on the JLPT N5?+

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

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