Quick answer
他 is the kanji for "Other". Its reading is ほか (hoka). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Other
Also : Another · The others
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
5 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 他 represents 'OTHER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of other.
On-reading: た — remember this sound by associating it with other. Kun-reading: ほか.
Example Sentences
他の方法を試してみましょう。
ほかのほうほうをためしてみましょう。
Let's try other methods.
他の国の文化を学ぶのが好きです。
ほかのくにのぶんかをまなぶのがすきです。
I like learning about other countries' cultures.
Vocabulary using 他
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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