にわ
niwa
JLPT N310 strokesKanjiLevel 42 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

庭 is the kanji for "Courtyard". A common reading is にわ (niwa). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Courtyard

Also : Yard · Garden

Readings

kunにわ/ niwaonてい/ tei

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 庭 represents 'COURTYARD'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of courtyard.

Reading ·

On-reading: てい — remember this sound by associating it with courtyard. Kun-reading: にわ.

Example Sentences

庭の花に水をやりました。

にわのはなにみずをやりました。

I watered the flowers in the garden.

家庭の事情で休みます。

かていのじじょうでやすみます。

I'll take a day off for family reasons.

Vocabulary using 庭

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