日
JLPT N5
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)
ひ、び、か
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ニチ、ジツ
Meaning
Stroke Count
4 strokes

Related Vocabulary

日本 Japan日本中 all over Japan, throughout Japan休日 day off, holiday一日中 all day long, throughout the day平日 weekday, ordinary day明日 Tomorrow今日 Today昨日 Yesterday誕生日 birthday明後日 the day after tomorrow

📝 How to Remember

With 4 strokes, 「日」is easy to write once you learn the stroke order. Practice writing it 5 times daily until it becomes automatic.

⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「日」has both On-yomi (ニチ、ジツ) and Kun-yomi (ひ、び、か). 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)

「日」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 「日」?+
On-yomi: ニチ、ジツ. Kun-yomi: ひ、び、か.
What does 「日」mean in Japanese?+
「日」means "null". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「日」have?+
「日」is written with 4 strokes.
Is 「日」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「日」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.

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