ほか
hoka
JLPT N35 strokesKanjiLevel 29 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

他 is the kanji for "Other". A common reading is ほか (hoka). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Other

Also : Another · The Others

Readings

kunほか/ hokaon/ ta

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 他 represents 'OTHER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of other.

Reading ·

On-reading: た — remember this sound by associating it with other. Kun-reading: ほか.

Example Sentences

他の方法を試してみましょう。

ほかのほうほうをためしてみましょう。

Let's try other methods.

他の国の文化を学ぶのが好きです。

ほかのくにのぶんかをまなぶのがすきです。

I like learning about other countries' cultures.

Vocabulary using 他

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