Kanji

What does the kanji 也 mean?

也 means indeed, then (classical function word). On'yomi ヤ、エ. Kun'yomi なり、か、また.

Quick facts
On'yomiヤ、エ
Kun'yomiなり、か、また
Strokes3
Main radical乙
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ヤ、エKun'yomi なり、か、また
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework3 strokes

indeed, then (classical function word)

Memory hook

The upright joined to the bent hook — the old particle meaning IS, INDEED.

Stroke order · 3 strokes

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

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