Quick answer
彼 is the kanji for "He". A common reading is かれ (kare). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
He
Also : That · The
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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 彼 represents 'HE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of he.
On-reading: ひ — remember this sound by associating it with he. Kun-reading: かれ.
Example Sentences
彼は毎日勉強しています。
かれはまいにちべんきょうしています。
He studies every day.
彼女は日本語がとても上手で、先生にほめられました。
かのじょはにほんごがとてもじょうずで、せんせいにほめられました。
She is very good at Japanese and was praised by the teacher.
Vocabulary using 彼
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 Jul 22, 2026
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