Quick answer
慣 is the kanji for "Accustomed". The most common reading is な.れる (nareru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Accustomed
Also : Get used to · Become experienced
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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
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 慣 represents 'ACCUSTOMED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of accustomed.
On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with accustomed. Kun-reading: な.れる.
Example Sentences
新しい生活に慣れてきました。
あたらしいせいかつになれてきました。
I'm getting used to new life.
習慣を変えるのは難しいです。
しゅうかんをかえるのはむずかしいです。
Changing habits is difficult.
Vocabulary using 慣
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 18, 2026
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