Quick answer
数 is the kanji for "Number". A common reading is かず (kazu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Number
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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
13 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 数 represents 'NUMBER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of number.
On-reading: すう — remember this sound by associating it with number. Kun-reading: かず.
Example Sentences
数字を正確に計算しました。
すうじをせいかくにけいさんしました。
I calculated the numbers accurately.
数多くの挑戦をしてきました。
かずおおくのちょうせんをしてきました。
I've made numerous challenges.
Vocabulary using 数
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 11, 2026
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