もの
mono
JLPT N48 strokesKanjiLevel 12 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

物 is the kanji for "Thing". A common reading is もの (mono). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Thing

Also : Object · Matter

Readings

kunもの/ monoonぶつ/ butsuonもつ/ motsu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 物 represents 'THING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of thing.

Reading ·

On-reading: ぶつ — remember this sound by associating it with thing. Kun-reading: もの.

Example Sentences

荷物が重くて大変です。

にもつがおもくてたいへんです。

The luggage is heavy and difficult.

食べ物の好みを教えてください。

たべもののこのみをおしえてください。

Please tell me your food preferences.

Vocabulary using 物

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