Readings: マイ (Onyomi)
Meaning: every
毎 means “every” and is used in many everyday expressions such as 毎日 (every day), 毎週 (every week), and 毎月 (every month). It is an essential kanji for expressing regularity and routine in Japanese.
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 母 (mother) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 6 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | マイ |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | （None commonly used） |
How to Write – Stroke Order
毎 is built on the kanji 母 (mother) with an additional stroke at the top. It expresses repetition and routine, much like a mother’s regular care.
- Write the top stroke first
- Then complete the 母 (mother) component
Example Sentences
Japanese: 毎日日本語を勉強します。
Kana: まいにちにほんごをべんきょうします。
Romaji: Mainichi nihongo o benkyou shimasu.
English: I study Japanese every day.
Japanese: 毎週日曜日にサッカーをします。
Kana: まいしゅうにちようびにサッカーをします。
Romaji: Maishuu nichiyoubi ni sakkaa o shimasu.
English: I play soccer every Sunday.
Japanese: 毎年旅行に行きます。
Kana: まいとしりょこうにいきます。
Romaji: Maitoshi ryokou ni ikimasu.
English: I go on a trip every year.
Vocabulary Using 毎
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 毎日 | まいにち | every day |
| 毎週 | まいしゅう | every week |
| 毎月 | まいつき / まいげつ | every month |
| 毎年 | まいとし / まいねん | every year |
| 毎朝 | まいあさ | every morning |
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