Quick answer
風 is the kanji for "Air / Wind / Style". A common reading is かぜ (kaze). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Air / Wind / Style
Also : Air · Wind · Style · Manner
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 風 represents 'WIND'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of wind.
On-reading: ふう — remember this sound by associating it with wind. Kun-reading: かぜ.
Example Sentences
今日は風が強くて傘が使えませんでした。
きょうはかぜがつよくてかさがつかえませんでした。
The wind was so strong today that I couldn't use my umbrella.
風邪をひかないよう気をつけます。
かぜをひかないようきをつけます。
I'll be careful not to catch a cold.
Vocabulary using 風
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