Quick answer
達 is the kanji for "to reach". A common reading is たち (tachi). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
to reach
Also : to arrive · to attain
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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
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 達 represents 'ACCOMPLISHED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of accomplished.
On-reading: たつ — remember this sound by associating it with accomplished. Kun-reading: たち.
Example Sentences
目標を達成するために頑張ります。
もくひょうをたっせいするためにがんばります。
I'll work hard to achieve my goal.
友達と一緒に勉強しました。
ともだちといっしょにべんきょうしました。
I studied together with friends.
Vocabulary using 達
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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