JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
画 — brush-stroke
- Reading
- ガ・カク・エ・カイ・えが.く・かく.する・かぎ.る・はかりごと・はか.る
- Meaning
- brush-stroke; picture
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
画 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ガ・カク・エ・カイ・えが.く・かく.する・かぎ.る・はかりごと・はか.る and it means brush-stroke; picture. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
画 appears in everyday japanese words such as 画 (stroke), 企画 (planning) and 区画 (division).
Japanese words containing 画
Frequently asked questions
What does 画 mean in Japanese?
画 means brush-stroke; picture in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 画 read?
画 is read ガ・カク・エ・カイ・えが.く・かく.する・かぎ.る・はかりごと・はか.る. Reading it inside real words — 画 and 企画 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 画 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 画 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 画 in a word?
A common word containing 画 is 画 (かく) — "stroke". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 画 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 画 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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