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語 kanji: language, words, speak

語 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 14 strokes. It is read ゴ, かた-る, かた-らう.

Meaning
language, words, speak
On'yomi
ゴ
Kun'yomi
かた-る, かた-らう
Strokes
14
JLPT level
N5
School grade
Elementary school grade 2

How to write 語: stroke order

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Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.

How to remember 語

Words (言) from the self (吾): speaking one's own language.

Words that use 語

Example sentence

日本語を勉強しています。

I am studying Japanese.

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Questions about 語

What does 語 mean?
語 means language, words, speak.
How do you read 語?
語 has the on'yomi ゴ and the kun'yomi かた-る, かた-らう.
How many strokes does 語 have?
語 is written with 14 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.

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