Quick answer
字 is the kanji for "Character". The most common reading is あざ (aza). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Character
Also : Letter · Word · Section of village
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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
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 字 represents 'CHARACTER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of character.
On-reading: じ — remember this sound by associating it with character. Kun-reading: あざ.
Example Sentences
大きな字で書いてください。
おおきなじでかいてください。
Please write in large letters.
この漢字はどう読みますか？
このかんじはどうよみますか？
How do you read this kanji?
Vocabulary using 字
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Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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