ka
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 47 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

科 is the kanji for "Course / Section / Department". A common reading is か (ka). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Course / Section / Department

Also : Course · Section · Department

Readings

on/ ka

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 科 represents 'DEPARTMENT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of department.

Reading ·

On-reading: か — remember this sound by associating it with department.

Example Sentences

医科大学に入学しました。

いかだいがくにゅうがくしました。

I enrolled at medical university.

理科の実験が好きです。

りかのじっけんがすきです。

I like science experiments.

Vocabulary using 科

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