Quick answer
若 is the kanji for "If / Young / Perhaps". A common reading is わか.い (wakai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
If / Young / Perhaps
Also : If · Young · Perhaps · Possibly · Immature · Low Number
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 若 represents 'YOUNG'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of young.
On-reading: じゃく — remember this sound by associating it with young. Kun-reading: わか.い.
Example Sentences
若いうちに経験を積むことが大切です。
わかいうちにけいけんをつむことがたいせつです。
It's important to gain experience while young.
若者の活躍が目立っています。
わかもののかつやくがめだっています。
Young people's activities are prominent.
Vocabulary using 若
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