七
KanjiJLPT N5
Seven
Mnemonic
A horizontal stroke cut by a sharp downward angle — the number seven.
Details
The keyword for 七 is seven. This kanji represents the number seven and is one of the basic numerical characters in Japanese. Its simple two-stroke form is thought to have originated from an ancient pictograph depicting a cross-like cutting motion, though today it is used purely as a numeral. It appears frequently in everyday contexts such as counting, dates, and traditional cultural references.
- On'yomi
- しち
- Kun'yomi
- なな、なな.つ、なの