字
KANJI DETAIL
character
On readingじ6 strokesN5
Radical 子 · childStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 字.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- じ
- Kun reading
- あざ, あざな
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
字means a written character; its on-reading isじ. - Basic usage:
字(じ)can mean a character or handwriting, while文字(もじ)means a written character or letter.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A character and the appearance of handwriting
この字identifies a character whose reading is being asked about.字がきれいmeans having neat handwriting, evaluating the appearance of the writing.小さな文字means small characters.文字refers to writing on a screen or sign, and its first part is readも.