open / disclose
N1- Onyomi
- ヒ
- Stroke count
- 8
- JLPT
- N1
Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Picture a gateway standing open: that is what 披 means — open / disclose. Now find the part that anchors it in the character itself, 扌 (hand) — a hand reaching in from the left, and beside it 皮 (skin / hide) — a hide pulled off in one piece. Drop that part into the picture and the shape stops being something separate to memorise.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 8
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8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 8 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)
週末に友人の結婚披露宴に出ます。
しゅうまつ に ゆうじん の けっこん ひろうえん に でます。
shuumatsu ni yuujin no kekkon hirouen ni demasu.
I am attending a friend’s wedding reception at the weekend.
新しい作品を披露する機会がありました。
あたらしい さくひん を ひろう する きかい が ありました。
atarashii sakuhin o hirou suru kikai ga arimashita.
I had a chance to unveil my new work.