書 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

書

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

か.く、か.き

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

ショ

Meaning

Stroke Count

10 strokes

Related Vocabulary

書く To write 書類 documents, papers 書き方 how to write, way of writing 辞書 dictionary 教科書 textbook 領収書 receipt

📝 How to Remember

「書」has 10 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

「書」has both On-yomi (ショ) and Kun-yomi (か.く、か.き). 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)

「書」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 「書」?+

On-yomi: ショ. Kun-yomi: か.く、か.き.

What does 「書」mean in Japanese?+

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

How many strokes does 「書」have?+

「書」is written with 10 strokes.

Is 「書」on the JLPT N5?+

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

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