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JapanLingo

goods

N4
Onyomi
Kunyomi
Stroke count
9
JLPT
N4

Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.

Memory tip

A flat illustration of an open mouth, with the kanji 品 ("goods") drawn into the picture.

Break 品 down and you get 口 (mouth / opening) — an open mouth, or any opening. Picture an open mouth, put 品 inside it, and let that scene stand for "goods" — goods. The odder the picture, the better it sticks.

Stroke Order

Stroke count: 9

General writing tips

These general rules have exceptions. Follow the animation and numbered frames for this character.

  • •Write from top to bottom.
  • •Write from left to right.
  • •Write horizontal strokes before the vertical strokes that cross them.
  • •Draw an outer enclosure first, then fill in what is inside.
  • •In symmetric shapes, write the centre before the left and right sides.
  • •This kanji has 9 strokes — trace them in order in the practice area below.

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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 words

seihin

product

nouhin

delivery of products

shouhin

product

buhin

parts

hinshitsu

quality

nouhinsuru

to do delivery of products

Example sentences (3)

atarashii seihin ga raigetsu hatsubai saremasu.

A new product will go on sale next month.

kono seihin wa tsukaiyasui node, ninki ga arimasu.

This product is easy to use, so it is popular.

kono seihin wa rainen kara kaigai e yushutsu sareru yotei desu.

This product is scheduled to be exported overseas from next year.