Quick answer
機 is the kanji for "Machine". The most common reading is はた (hata). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Machine
Also : Loom · Airplane · Opportunity
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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
16 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 機 represents 'LOOM'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of loom.
On-reading: き — remember this sound by associating it with loom. Kun-reading: はた.
Example Sentences
機会があればぜひ参加したいです。
きかいがあればぜひさんかしたいです。
I'd love to participate if there's an opportunity.
飛行機で海外へ行きました。
ひこうきでかいがいへいきました。
I went abroad by airplane.
Vocabulary using 機
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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