車
KanjiJLPT N5
Car
Mnemonic
A rectangular body with an axle through the middle and wheels at top and bottom — a car.
Details
The keyword for 車 is car. This kanji depicts a vehicle as seen from above, representing a wheeled conveyance. While it originally referred to carts and chariots in ancient times, it broadly encompasses all types of wheeled vehicles, including modern automobiles. It is one of the most commonly used kanji in everyday Japanese, appearing in words related to transportation and machinery.
- On'yomi
- しゃ
- Kun'yomi
- くるま