柿
かき
kaki
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 38 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
柿 is the kanji for "Persimmon". The most common reading is かき (kaki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Persimmon
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Readings
kunかき/ kakionし/ shi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
木市
Example Sentences
秋になると、実のなった柿の木が庭に赤い色を添えます。
あきになると、みのなったかきのきがにわにあかいいろをそえます。
In autumn, the persimmon tree laden with fruit adds red color to the garden.
この漢字はJLPT N1でよく出ます。
This kanji often appears at JLPT N1.
Vocabulary using 柿
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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