Kanji
What does the kanji 質 mean?
質 means substance, nature; quality. On'yomi シツ、シチ、チ. Kun'yomi たち、ただ.す、もと、わりふ.
| On'yomi | シツ、シチ、チ |
|---|---|
| Kun'yomi | たち、ただ.す、もと、わりふ |
| Strokes | 15 |
| Main radical | 貝 |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N4 |
質On'yomi シツ、シチ、チKun'yomi たち、ただ.す、もと、わりふ
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes
substance, nature; quality
Memory hook
Two axes (斤) splitting the money-shell (貝) open to check whether it is genuine — QUALITY, SUBSTANCE.
Main radical
貝shell, money 7 strokes
Stroke order · 15 strokes
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More words with this kanji
- 質しつquality; nature, character
- 性質せいしつnature, character (of a thing)
- 物質ぶっしつmatter, substance
- 地質ちしつgeology
- 素質そしつnatural talent, aptitude
- 人質ひとじちhostage
- 品質ひんしつquality
- 本質ほんしつessence, true nature
- 気質きしつtemperament, disposition
- 良質りょうしつgood quality, high grade
- 質疑しつぎquestions and answers, interpellation
- 蛋白質たんぱくしつprotein
- 品質保証体制を整えるひんしつほしょうたいせいをととのえるto perfect the quality assurance system