Readings: サン (Onyomi), みっつ (Kunyomi)
Meaning: three
三 means “three” and is one of the most basic number kanji. It’s easy to recognize with its three horizontal strokes.
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 一 (one) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 3 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 1st Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | サン |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | みっつ |
How to Write – Stroke Order
三 has 3 horizontal strokes, written from top to bottom. It’s one of the first kanji taught in Japanese school.
Example Sentences
Japanese: 三人で映画を見ました。
Kana: さんにんでえいがをみました。
Romaji: San-nin de eiga o mimashita.
English: Three people watched a movie.
Japanese: リンゴを三つください。
Kana: りんごをみっつください。
Romaji: Ringo o mittsu kudasai.
English: Please give me three apples.
Japanese: 三時に会いましょう。
Kana: さんじにあいましょう。
Romaji: Sanji ni aimashou.
English: Let’s meet at 3 o’clock.
Vocabulary Using 三
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 三 | さん | three |
| 三つ | みっつ | three (general objects) |
| 三人 | さんにん | three people |
| 三日 | みっか | third day, three days |
| 三時 | さんじ | three o’clock |
🔗 N5 Grammar & Vocabulary
I’m a software engineer based in Japan, with experience in developing web and mobile applications. I’m passionate about technology, especially in DevOps, AI, and app development using platforms like AWS, Flutter, and Node.js. My goal is to build a website that shares knowledge about the Japanese language and IT, helping everyone learn and grow more easily in the digital era.