Kanji

What does the kanji 是 mean?

是 means correct, right; this. On'yomi ゼ、シ. Kun'yomi これ、この、ここ.

Quick facts
On'yomiゼ、シ
Kun'yomiこれ、この、ここ
Strokes9
Main radical日
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ゼ、シKun'yomi これ、この、ここ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes

correct, right; this

Memory hook

Under the sun (日), the foot (疋) walking the right road — CORRECT, THIS.

Stroke order · 9 strokes

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Common words

  • 是正ぜせいcorrection, rectification
  • 是非ぜひby all means, definitely

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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.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.