What is the Kanji for 'Character'? | 字
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Character', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Character' is 字.
Parts of the Kanji 字
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
Words Using 字
This kanji is used in 12 words:
Kanji Related to 字 Through the Part 子
These 10 kanji contain the part 子 as well.
Kanji Related to 字 Through the Part 宀
These 36 kanji contain the part 宀 as well.
Learn the Kanji 字
Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.
What does 字 mean?
字 means 'Character'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in First Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.