Quick answer
紙 is the kanji for "Paper". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is かみ (kami). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Paper
Also : Sheet · Document · Letter
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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
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 紙 represents 'PAPER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of paper.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with paper. Kun-reading: かみ.
Example Sentences
手紙を書いて送りました。
てがみをかいておくりました。
I wrote and sent a letter.
折り紙を教えてあげました。
おりがみをおしえてあげました。
I taught origami.
Vocabulary using 紙
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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