JLPT N4 · 7 strokes
Kanji 私: "private, I, me"
The kanji 私 means "private, I, me". It is written with 7 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N4, read シ in on'yomi and わたくし, わたし in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
シ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
わたくしわたし
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | private, I, me |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 7 |
| JLPT level | N4 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 6 |
| Frequency rank | 242 of 2,501 |
Common words with 私
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 私I; me
- 私たちwe; us
- 私je, moi (registre féminin, familier)
- 私je, moi (registre très poli, formel) · personnel, privé
- 私自身myself
- 私服ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; casual wear · plainclothes police officer
- 私どもwe; us · I; me; my store (business, etc.)
- 私物private property; personal belongings; personal effects
- 私的private; personal
- 私室private room
- 私立private (establishment)
- 私I; me
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