是
これ
kore
JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
是 is the kanji for "Right". The most common reading is これ (kore). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Right
Also : This · Justice · Just so
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Readings
kunこれ/ korekunこの/ konokunここ/ kokoonぜ/ zeonし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
日
Example Sentences
それは是非とも実行すべきだと思う。
それはぜひともじっこうすべきだとおもう。
I believe that is definitely something that should be done.
この意見が是であるかどうか、議論の余地がある。
このいけんがぜであるかどうか、ぎろんのよちがある。
There is room for debate about whether this opinion is correct.
Vocabulary using 是
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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