JLPT N5
On-yomi (Chinese reading)
エキ
Meaning
Station
Stroke Count
14 strokes
Examples

各駅停車

📝 How to Remember

At 14 strokes, 「駅」requires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.

⚠️ Teacher's NoteOn-yomi vs Kun-yomi

「駅」uses only On-yomi (エキ), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.

🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested

もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)

「駅」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 「駅」?+
On-yomi: エキ.
What does 「駅」mean in Japanese?+
「駅」means "Station". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「駅」have?+
「駅」is written with 14 strokes.
Is 「駅」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「駅」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「駅」?+
Yes: 各駅停車. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.