Quick answer
質 is the kanji for "Matter". Its reading is たち (tachi). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Matter
Also : Quality · Substance · Temperament
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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
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 質 represents 'SUBSTANCE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of substance.
On-reading: しつ — remember this sound by associating it with substance. Kun-reading: たち.
Example Sentences
質問があれば聞いてください。
しつもんがあればきいてください。
Please ask if you have questions.
品質が高い製品です。
ひんしつがたかいせいひんです。
It's a high-quality product.
Vocabulary using 質
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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