Quick answer
格 is the kanji for "Rank". A common reading is かく (kaku). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Rank
Also : Status · Capacity · Character · Case (law, grammar)
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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
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 格 represents 'STATUS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of status.
On-reading: かく — remember this sound by associating it with status.
Example Sentences
何度も失敗したものの、ついに難しい試験に合格することができました。
なんどもしっぱいしたものの、ついにむずかしいしけんにごうかくすることができました。
Although I failed many times, I was finally able to pass the difficult exam.
品格のある話し方をしてください。
ひんかくのあるはなしかたをしてください。
Please speak with dignity.
Vocabulary using 格
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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