Quick answer
風 is the kanji for "Wind". A common reading is かぜ (kaze). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Wind
Also : Air · Style · Manner
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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
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 風 represents 'WIND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of wind.
On-reading: ふう — remember this sound by associating it with wind. Kun-reading: かぜ.
Example Sentences
今日は風が強くて傘が使えませんでした。
きょうはかぜがつよくてかさがつかえませんでした。
The wind was so strong today that I couldn't use my umbrella.
風邪をひかないよう気をつけます。
かぜをひかないようきをつけます。
I'll be careful not to catch a cold.
Vocabulary using 風
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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