我 — ego, I, selfish
Learn the correct stroke order for 我 (ego), a 7-stroke kanji.
Stroke Order
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Usage & Examples
Usage Notes
The kanji 我 (ego) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 戈.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 我 is #829, making it a frequently used kanji.
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Practice Sheet
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Related Kanji
Same radical (戈)
Same reading
Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 我 have?
The kanji 我 (ego) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 我?
我 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 我 mean?
我 means: ego, I, selfish, our, oneself. On'yomi readings: ガ. Kun'yomi readings: われ, わ, わ.が-, わが-.
What JLPT level is 我?
我 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.