Quick answer
物 is the kanji for "Thing". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is もの (mono). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Thing
Also : Object · Matter
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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
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 物 represents 'THING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of thing.
On-reading: ぶつ — remember this sound by associating it with thing. Kun-reading: もの.
Example Sentences
引っ越しの時は、運ぶべき物がたくさんあります。
ひっこしのときは、はこぶべきものがたくさんあります。
When moving, there are many things to transport.
食べ物の好みを教えてください。
たべもののこのみをおしえてください。
Please tell me your food preferences.
Vocabulary using 物
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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