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Base noun form. Refers to a single written character or letter, such as in alphabets or kanji. Used in contexts like 『この字を書く』 (kono ji o kaku, 'write this letter').
Theme
In a Japanese language class, User and their classmate Ken are practicing writing hiragana and discussing the basics of Japanese characters.
字
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letter (as in a written symbol)
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Imagine writing a 'letter' on a piece of paper — the shape looks like a '字' (ji, 'letter / Character'). Think of 'Gee, that's a neat letter!' → 'Gee' sounds like 'ji'.
Cultural Note
In Japan, learning 『字』 (ji, 'characters') is a key part of education, including hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Calligraphy, or 『書道』 (shodou, 'calligraphy'), is a traditional art form that emphasizes the beauty of writing characters.
Forms
Base: 字Base noun form. Refers to a single written character or letter, such as in alphabets or kanji. Used in contexts like 『この字を書く』 (kono ji o kaku, 'write this letter').