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What is the Kanji for 'Sky' and 'Empty'? | 空

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sky' and 'Empty' is 空.

    kanji

    空

    Meaning

    Sky, Empty

    Reading

    kunyomiそら

    sora

    す

    su

    onyomiくう

    kuu

    Parts

    穴Hole 工Construction

    Example Word

    空手: karate. The Japanese noun '空手 (からて)' refers to 'karate', a traditional martial art originating from Okinawa, Japan. It emphasizes striking techniques using punches, kicks, knee strikes, and open-hand techniques. The word literally translates to 'empty hand', reflecting its focus on unarmed combat. Example sentences: He practices karate every day「彼は毎日空手を練習する」(かれはまいにちからてをれんしゅうする). Karate is a disciplined martial art「空手は規律のある武道です」(からてはきりつのあるぶどうです).

    Radical

    穴

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    161

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 空

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

    kanji

    穴

    Meaning

    Hole

    kanji

    工

    Meaning

    Construction

空 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    控

    Meaning

    Refrain, Abstain

Words Using 空

This kanji is used in 17 words:

    word

    空間

    Meaning

    Space

    word

    空気

    Meaning

    Air

    word

    青空

    Meaning

    Blue sky

    word

    空っぽ

    Meaning

    Empty

    word

    空港

    Meaning

    Airport

    word

    夜空

    Meaning

    Night sky

    word

    空手

    Meaning

    Karate

    word

    航空

    Meaning

    Aviation

    word

    空

    Meaning

    Sky

    word

    航空便

    Meaning

    Airmail

    word

    航空機

    Meaning

    Aircraft

    word

    空き地

    Meaning

    Vacant lot

    word

    空しい

    Meaning

    Empty, Futile

    word

    空中

    Meaning

    Sky, Air

    word

    航空券

    Meaning

    Air ticket

    word

    空想

    Meaning

    Daydream

    word

    空く

    Meaning

    Empty

Kanji Related to 空 Through the Part 穴

These 9 kanji contain the part 穴 as well.

    kanji

    窒

    Meaning

    Choke, Plug up

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    窃

    Meaning

    Steal

    kanji

    窯

    Meaning

    Kiln

    kanji

    窮

    Meaning

    Hard up, Be in extremity

    kanji

    窟

    Meaning

    Cavern

    kanji

    売

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    突

    Meaning

    Stab, Dash

    kanji

    究

    Meaning

    Research

Kanji Related to 空 Through the Part 工

These 12 kanji contain the part 工 as well.

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    式

    Meaning

    Style, Ceremony

    kanji

    虹

    Meaning

    Rainbow

    kanji

    巧

    Meaning

    Skill, Adept

    kanji

    攻

    Meaning

    Attack, Aggression

    kanji

    江

    Meaning

    Creek, Inlet

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    左

    Meaning

    Left

    kanji

    功

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    kanji

    紅

    Meaning

    Crimson

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    項

    Meaning

    Clause, Paragraph

Learn the Kanji 空

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 空 mean?

空 means 'Sky' and 'Empty'.

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.