会 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

会

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

あ.う、あ.わせる、あつ.まる

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

カイ、エ

Meaning

Stroke Count

6 strokes

Related Vocabulary

会う to meet, to see (a person)会社員 company employee 会議 meeting, conference 会う To meet 会社 Company 社会 society, social 都会 city, urban area 機会 opportunity, chance, occasion お会計 bill, check (at restaurant)

📝 How to Remember

With 6 strokes, 「会」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

「会」has both On-yomi (カイ、エ) and Kun-yomi (あ.う、あ.わせる、あつ.まる). 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)

「会」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 「会」?+

On-yomi: カイ、エ. Kun-yomi: あ.う、あ.わせる、あつ.まる.

What does 「会」mean in Japanese?+

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

How many strokes does 「会」have?+

「会」is written with 6 strokes.

Is 「会」on the JLPT N5?+

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

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