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子

N5

Stroke Order

Meanings

  • child
  • sign of the rat
  • 11PM-1AM
  • first sign of Chinese zodiac

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シ
  • ス
  • ツ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • こ
  • -こ
  • ね
Strokes
3
JLPT Level
N5
Frequency
#18
School Grade
Grade 1
Radical
子#39 · child

Components

Common Words

  • 子宮しきゅうNounwomb, uterus
  • 子供こどもNounchild, children
  • 子守こもりNounlooking after a baby, taking care of a baby, babysitting, babysitter
  • 子女しじょNounsons and daughters, children
  • 子息しそくNoun(another's) son
  • 子孫しそんNoundescendant, progeny, offspring
  • 子弟していNounchildren, sons, children and younger brothers
  • 子犬こいぬNounpuppy

Practice in Kanjiru

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