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N2- Onyomi
- カク
- Kunyomi
- おのおの
- Stroke count
- 6
- JLPT
- N2
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Picture counting beads above a counting board: that is what 各 means — each. Now find the part that anchors it in the character itself, 夂 (walk slowly) — a foot trailing behind the one in front, and beside it 口 (mouth / opening) — an open mouth, or any opening. Drop that part into the picture and the shape stops being something separate to memorise.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 6
General writing tips
These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.
- •上から下へ書きます。Write from top to bottom.
- •左から右へ書きます。Write from left to right.
- •横の画を先に、縦の画を後に書きます。Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
- •外側の囲みを先に書き、中を後で書きます。Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
- •中央を先に、左右を後に書きます。In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
- •この漢字は6画です。下の練習エリアで順番に書いてみましょう。This kanji has 6 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.
Step by step
Practice Writing
Free writing practice — compare your writing with the example. This canvas does not check your shape or stroke order. Draw with a mouse, finger, or pen; scroll outside the square to move down the page.
Trace the faded character, or hide the outline to practise from memory.
Writing Tips
- Follow the order strictly: top-to-bottom and left-to-right. Correct order makes the shape balanced and natural.
- Keep each stroke in one smooth motion — don't lift the pen in the middle of a stroke.
- Close enclosing strokes cleanly so the character does not look open or broken.
- Common mistake: drawing strokes bottom-to-top or right-to-left. Even if the result looks similar, the wrong order shows in handwriting and makes it harder to read.
Example sentences (2)
各階に消火器を設置することが決められています。
かくかい に しょうかき を せっち する こと が きめられています。
kakukai ni shoukaki o setchi suru koto ga kimerareteimasu.
It is stipulated that a fire extinguisher be installed on each floor.
各地から集まった救援の物資が、順次届けられています。
かくち から あつまった きゅうえん の ぶっし が、じゅんじ とどけられています。
kakuchi kara atsumatta kyuuen no busshi ga, junji todokerareteimasu.
Relief supplies gathered from around the country are being delivered in turn.