Quick answer
成 is the kanji for "to become". A common reading is な.る (naru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to become
Also : to get · to grow · to reach
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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 成 represents 'TURN INTO'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of turn into.
On-reading: せい — sounds like 'say'. Kun-reading: な.る.
Example Sentences
目標を達成しました。
もくひょうをたっせいしました。
I achieved my goal.
成功するために努力しています。
せいこうするためにどりょくしています。
I'm making efforts to succeed.
Vocabulary using 成
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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