Readings: タ (Onyomi), おお・おおい (Kunyomi)
Meaning: many, much
多 is used to express quantity, such as “many” or “much.” It appears in everyday Japanese like 多い (many), 多分 (probably), and 多数 (a large number). It’s essential for expressing volume and frequency.
View JLPT N5 Kanji ListKanji Details
| Radical | 夕 (evening) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 6 |
| JLPT Level | N5 |
| Grade | 2nd Grade |
Readings
| Onyomi | タ (ta) |
|---|---|
| Kunyomi | おお・おおい (oo, ooi) |
How to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 多 is made of two repeating 夕 radicals, representing “evenings.” The concept relates to things happening often or in large amounts. It has 6 strokes.
- Write the top 夕 first, then the bottom
- Both are symmetrical and easy to learn
Example Sentences
Japanese: 学生が多いです。
Kana: がくせいがおおいです。
Romaji: Gakusei ga ooi desu.
English: There are many students.
Japanese: 多分、彼は来るでしょう。
Kana: たぶん、かれはくるでしょう。
Romaji: Tabun, kare wa kuru deshou.
English: He will probably come.
Japanese: 多くの人がここにいます。
Kana: おおくのひとがここにいます。
Romaji: Ōku no hito ga koko ni imasu.
English: Many people are here.
Vocabulary Using 多
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 多い | おおい | many, numerous |
| 多分 | たぶん | probably |
| 多数 | たすう | great number |
| 多く | おおく | many, much |
| 多目的 | たもくてき | multi-purpose |
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