子 kanji: child
子 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 3 strokes. It is read シ, ス, こ, -こ.
- Meaning
- child
- On'yomi
- シ, ス
- Kun'yomi
- こ, -こ, -っこ
- Strokes
- 3
- JLPT level
- N5
- School grade
- Elementary school grade 1
How to write 子: stroke order
Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.
How to remember 子
A baby with arms outstretched and dangling legs: a swaddled child.
Words that use 子
- 子供こども - child
- 女の子おんなのこ - girl
Example sentence
子供が公園で遊んでいます。
Children are playing in the park.
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Questions about 子
- What does 子 mean?
- 子 means child.
- How do you read 子?
- 子 has the on'yomi シ, ス and the kun'yomi こ, -こ, -っこ.
- How many strokes does 子 have?
- 子 is written with 3 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.
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