昨
さく
saku
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
昨 is the kanji for "Previous / Yesterday". A common reading is さく (saku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Previous / Yesterday
Also : Previous · Yesterday
Readings
onさく/ saku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 昨 represents 'YESTERDAY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of yesterday.
Reading ·
On-reading: さく — remember this sound by associating it with yesterday.
Example Sentences
昨夜は早く寝ました。
さくやははやくねました。
I went to bed early last night.
昨年比で成績が上がりました。
さくねんひでせいせきがあがりました。
Grades improved compared to last year.
Vocabulary using 昨
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