Quick answer
英 is the kanji for "Outstanding". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is はなぶさ (hanabusa). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Outstanding
Also : Hero · Brilliant · England
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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
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 英 represents 'ENGLAND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of england.
On-reading: えい — remember this sound by associating it with england. Kun-reading: はなぶさ.
Example Sentences
毎日英語を練習して、もっと上手になりたいです。
まいにちえいごをれんしゅうして、もっとじょうずになりたいです。
I practice English every day because I want to get better.
英和辞典を使って調べました。
えいわじてんをつかってしらべました。
I looked it up using an English-Japanese dictionary.
Vocabulary using 英
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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