Quick answer
趣 is the kanji for "Gist". The most common reading is おもむき (omomuki). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Gist
Also : Tend · Become · Purport · Elegance
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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
Example Sentences
彼は深い趣のある古風な庭を大切にしている。
かれはふかいおもむきのあるこふうなにわをたいせつにしている。
He cherishes a traditional garden with deep elegance.
私の趣味は読書と国内外の旅行です。
わたしのしゅみはどくしょとこくないがいのりょこうです。
My hobbies are reading and traveling both domestically and internationally.
Vocabulary using 趣
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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