Quick answer
例 is the kanji for "Example". The most common reading is たと.える (tatoeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Example
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 例 represents 'EXAMPLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of example.
On-reading: れい — remember this sound by associating it with example. Kun-reading: たと.える.
Example Sentences
例を挙げて説明してください。
れいをあげてせつめいしてください。
Please explain with examples.
例外的な場合も考えられます。
れいがいてきなばあいもかんがえられます。
Exceptional cases can also be considered.
Vocabulary using 例
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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