出 — JLPT N5 Kanji | Nihongo Pass

出

JLPT N5

Kun-yomi (Japanese reading)

で.る、だ.す、い.でる

On-yomi (Chinese reading)

シュツ、スイ

Meaning

Stroke Count

5 strokes

Related Vocabulary

出る To exit / To leave 出口 exit 支出 expenditure, expenses 引き出す to withdraw (money), to pull out 引き出し drawer 取り出す to take out, to retrieve

📝 How to Remember

With 5 strokes, 「出」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

「出」has both On-yomi (シュツ、スイ) and Kun-yomi (で.る、だ.す、い.でる). 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)

「出」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 「出」?+

On-yomi: シュツ、スイ. Kun-yomi: で.る、だ.す、い.でる.

What does 「出」mean in Japanese?+

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

How many strokes does 「出」have?+

「出」is written with 5 strokes.

Is 「出」on the JLPT N5?+

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

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