Quick answer
朝 is the kanji for "Morning". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is あさ (asa). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Morning
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 朝 represents 'MORNING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of morning.
On-reading: ちょう — remember this sound by associating it with morning. Kun-reading: あさ.
Example Sentences
毎朝早起きしています。
まいあさはやおきしています。
I wake up early every morning.
朝ご飯を食べないと元気が出ません。
あさごはんをたべないとげんきがでません。
I can't feel energetic without eating breakfast.
Vocabulary using 朝
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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