measure / plan
N4- Onyomi
- ケイ
- Kunyomi
- はか(る)
- Stroke count
- 9
- JLPT
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Onyomi are readings often used in compound words. Kunyomi are native Japanese readings. Learn each reading with an example word.
Memory tip
Picture a ruler marking off a measured length: that is what 計 means — measure / plan. Now find the part that anchors it in the character itself, 言 (speech / words) — words rising out of an open mouth, and beside it 十 (ten / cross) — two lines crossing at the centre. Drop that part into the picture and the shape stops being something separate to memorise.
Stroke Order
Stroke count: 9
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9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 9 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 words
計画
keikaku
plan
時計
tokei
clock
統計
toukei
statistics
集計
shuukei
tally
計測
keisoku
measurement
設計
sekkei
design (engineering)
Example sentences (3)
夏休みの旅行を計画しています。
なつやすみ の りょこう を けいかく しています。
natsuyasumi no ryokou o keikaku shiteimasu.
I am planning a trip for the summer holidays.
計画どおりに進まないこともあります。
けいかく どおり に すすまない こと も あります。
keikaku doori ni susumanai koto mo arimasu.
There are times when things do not go according to plan.
部屋の時計が止まっています。
へや の とけい が とまっています。
heya no tokei ga tomatteimasu.
The clock in my room has stopped.