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What is the Kanji for 'Hair'? | 髪

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Hair' is 髪.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hair

    Reading

    kunyomiかみ

    kami

    onyomiはつ

    hatsu

    Parts

    Friend

    Example Word

    白髪: gray hair. The Japanese noun '白髪 (しらが)' refers to 'gray hair' or 'white hair'. It is commonly used to describe hair that has lost its natural color due to aging or stress. This word is often used in contexts related to aging or appearance. For example: My father has gray hair「父は白髪だ」(ちちはしらがだ). She noticed a few gray hairs「彼女は白髪を数本見つけた」(かのじょはしらがをすうほんみつけた). The term can also carry a poetic or reflective nuance when discussing the passage of time or life changes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    657

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    component

    kanji

    Meaning

    Friend

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

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What does 髪 mean?

髪 means 'Hair'.

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.

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