Kanji

What does the kanji 野 mean?

野 means field, plain; wild. On'yomi ヤ、ショ. Kun'yomi の、の-.

Quick facts
On'yomiヤ、ショ
Kun'yomiの、の-
Strokes11
Main radical里
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
On'yomi ヤ、ショKun'yomi の、の-
N4 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

field, plain; wild

Memory hook

Leaving the village fields (里), carrying a spear (予) out beyond — OPEN FIELD, WILD.

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 分野ぶんやfield, area (of study/work)
  • 野党やとうopposition party
  • 平野へいやplain (geography)
  • 視野しやfield of vision, perspective
  • 野外やがいoutdoors, open air
  • 野心やしんambition; hidden agenda
  • 野生やせいwild, in the wild

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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.