は.く
haku
JLPT N211 strokesKanjiLevel 54 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

掃 is the kanji for "Sweep". A common reading is は.く (haku). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Sweep

Also : Brush

Readings

kunは.く/ hakuonそう/ souonしゅ/ shu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

週末に家の大掃除をして、すっきりしました。

しゅうまつにいえのおおそうじをして、すっきりしました。

I did a big house cleaning on the weekend and felt refreshed.

掃除をすることで、部屋だけでなく気持ちもきれいになります。

そうじをすることで、へやだけでなくきもちもきれいになります。

By cleaning, not just the room but also one's feelings become clean.

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