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What is the Kanji for 'All'? | 皆

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'All', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'All' is 皆.

    kanji

    皆

    Meaning

    All

    Reading

    kunyomiみな

    mina

    みんな

    minna

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    比Compare, Ratio 白White

    Example Word

    皆: everyone. The Japanese noun '皆 (みな)' means 'everyone' or 'all'. It is used to refer to a group of people collectively, emphasizing inclusivity. This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: Everyone is here「皆がここにいます」(みながここにいます). Let's all do our best「皆で頑張りましょう」(みなでがんばりましょう). It can also be used in phrases like '皆さん (みなさん)', which is a polite way to address a group of people, similar to 'ladies and gentlemen' or 'everyone' in English.

    Radical

    白

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    403

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 皆

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    比

    Meaning

    Compare, Ratio

    kanji

    白

    Meaning

    White

皆 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 3 other kanji:

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    楷

    Meaning

    Square character style, Correctness

    kanji

    階

    Meaning

    Storey

Words Using 皆

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    皆さん

    Meaning

    Everyone

    word

    皆様

    Meaning

    Everyone

    word

    皆

    Meaning

    Everyone

Kanji Related to 皆 Through the Part 比

These 3 kanji contain the part 比 as well.

    kanji

    昆

    Meaning

    Descendants, Insects

    kanji

    鹿

    Meaning

    Deer

    kanji

    批

    Meaning

    Criticize

Kanji Related to 皆 Through the Part 白

These 13 kanji contain the part 白 as well.

    kanji

    習

    Meaning

    Learn

    kanji

    舶

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    百

    Meaning

    Hundred

    kanji

    迫

    Meaning

    Urge, Press

    kanji

    卑

    Meaning

    Mean, Lowly

    kanji

    的

    Meaning

    Target

    kanji

    泉

    Meaning

    Spring, Fountain

    kanji

    伯

    Meaning

    Chief, Older sibling of parent

    kanji

    皇

    Meaning

    Emperor

    kanji

    泊

    Meaning

    Overnight, Stay overnight

    kanji

    拍

    Meaning

    Clap, Beat

    kanji

    鳥

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    楽

    Meaning

    Music, Pleasure

Learn the Kanji 皆

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 皆 mean?

皆 means 'All'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.