Quick answer
兆 is the kanji for "Sign". A common reading is きざ.す (kizasu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sign
Also : Omen · Portent · Symptoms · Trillion
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 兆 represents 'PORTENT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of portent.
On-reading: ちょう — remember this sound by associating it with portent. Kun-reading: きざ.す.
Example Sentences
新しい事業戦略に成功の兆しが見えている。
あたらしいじぎょうせんりゃくにせいこうのきざしがみえている。
Signs of success are appearing in the new business strategy.
一兆円という莫大な予算が計上されました。
いっちょうえんというばくだいなよさんがけいじょうされました。
An enormous budget of one trillion yen has been allocated.
Vocabulary using 兆
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