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日

日 — day, sun, Japan

Learn the correct stroke order for 日 (day), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 14 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ニチnichi、ジツjitsu
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ひhi、-びbi、-かka
Strokes4
Radical日
Frequency#1
Meaningsday, sun, Japan, counter for days

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 4 — start from the green dot

Common Words

何日なんにちwhat daynoun
幾日いくにち(for) how many daysnoun
期日きじつfixed date; appointed date; set datenoun
休日きゅうじつholiday; day offnoun
近日きんじつsoon; in a few daysnoun
九日ここのか9th day of the monthnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 日 (day) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 日.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 日 is #1, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

何日なんにち — what day
幾日いくにち — (for) how many days
期日きじつ — fixed date; appointed date; set date

Practice Sheet

Trace then write on your own. Print this row as a PDF practice sheet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 日 have?

The kanji 日 (day) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 日?

日 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 日 mean?

日 means: day, sun, Japan, counter for days. On'yomi readings: ニチ, ジツ. Kun'yomi readings: ひ, -び, -か.

What JLPT level is 日?

日 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.