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他

他 — other, another, the others

Learn the correct stroke order for 他 (other), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 35 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)タta
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ほかhoka
Strokes5
Radical人
Frequency#543
Meaningsother, another, the others

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

他にほかにelse; in addition; besidesexpression
自他じたoneself and othersnoun
他国たこくforeign country; another countrynoun
他殺たさつmurdernoun
他社たしゃanother company; other companynoun
他者たしゃanother person; othersnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 他 (other) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 他 is #543, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

他にほかに — else; in addition; besides
自他じた — oneself and others
他国たこく — foreign country; another country

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

人person今now介jammed in仏Buddha仁humanity代substitute以by means of付adhere

Same reading

太plump

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 他 have?

The kanji 他 (other) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 他?

他 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 他 mean?

他 means: other, another, the others. On'yomi readings: タ. Kun'yomi readings: ほか.

What JLPT level is 他?

他 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.