Quick answer
偉 is the kanji for "Famous / Admirable / Greatness". A common reading is えら.い (erai). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Famous / Admirable / Greatness
Also : Famous · Admirable · Greatness · Conceited · Excellent · Remarkable
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 偉 represents 'ADMIRABLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of admirable.
On-reading: い — remember this sound by associating it with admirable. Kun-reading: えら.い.
Example Sentences
偉大な業績を残しました。
いだいなぎょうせきをのこしました。
He left great achievements.
偉い人の言葉を参考にしました。
えらいひとのことばをさんこうにしました。
I referred to the words of a great person.
Vocabulary using 偉
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