Readings: カイ (Onyomi), あう (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to meet, meeting, association
会 is a very common kanji used for meetings, gatherings, and associations. You’ll find it in everyday words like 会社 (company), 会う (to meet), and 会話 (conversation).
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 人 (person, variant form 亻) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 6 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | カイ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | あう |
How to Write – Stroke Order
会 consists of the components for “roof” and “to meet.” It represents people gathering under one roof.
- Write the roof-like shape first
- Add the lower components representing people meeting
Example Sentences
Japanese: 明日、友だちに会います。
Kana: あした、ともだちにあいます。
Romaji: Ashita, tomodachi ni aimasu.
English: I will meet my friend tomorrow.
Japanese: 新しい会社ではたらいています。
Kana: あたらしいかいしゃではたらいています。
Romaji: Atarashii kaisha de hataraiteimasu.
English: I work at a new company.
Japanese: 日本語の会話をれんしゅうします。
Kana: にほんごのかいわをれんしゅうします。
Romaji: Nihongo no kaiwa o renshuu shimasu.
English: I practice Japanese conversation.
Vocabulary Using 会
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 会う | あう | to meet |
| 会社 | かいしゃ | company |
| 会話 | かいわ | conversation |
| 社会 | しゃかい | society |
| 会場 | かいじょう | meeting place |
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