Quick answer
肩 is the kanji for "Shoulder". A common reading is かた (kata). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Shoulder
Also : Shoulders
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 肩 represents 'SHOULDER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of shoulder.
On-reading: けん — remember this sound by associating it with shoulder. Kun-reading: かた.
Example Sentences
重い荷物を肩に背負って、山を登りました。
おもいにもつをかたにせおって、やまをのぼりました。
Carrying heavy baggage on my shoulders, I climbed the mountain.
同僚が困っているとき、肩を貸すことが大切です。
どうりょうがこまっているとき、かたをかすことがたいせつです。
When a colleague is in trouble, it's important to lend a shoulder (help).
Vocabulary using 肩
Learn 肩 with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.