JLPT N1 · 3 strokes
Kanji 己: "self"
The kanji 己 means "self". It is written with 3 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read コ, キ in on'yomi and おのれ, つちのと, な 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)
コキ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
おのれつちのとな
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 | self |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 3 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 6 |
| Frequency rank | 1098 of 2,501 |
Common words with 己
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 己oneself (itself, etc.) · I; me
- 自己紹介self-introduction
- 自己self; oneself
- 己がmy; one's own · I ...; one ...
- 自己嫌悪self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
- 自己満足self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
- 自己主張self-assertion
- 自己犠牲self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
- 知己acquaintance · close friend
- 自己責任self-responsibility; on one's own responsibility; at one's own risk
- 利己的selfish; egoistic; self-serving; self-interested
- 自己評価self-assessment; self-evaluation; self-rating; self-esteem
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