Quick answer
重 is the kanji for "Heavy". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is え (e). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Heavy
Also : Important · Esteem
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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
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 重 represents 'HEAVY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of heavy.
On-reading: じゅう — remember this sound by associating it with heavy. Kun-reading: え.
Example Sentences
荷物が重くて持てません。
にもつがおもくてもてません。
The luggage is too heavy to carry.
重要な書類を忘れてしまいました。
じゅうようなしょるいをわすれてしまいました。
I ended up forgetting an important document.
Vocabulary using 重
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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