VocabJLPT N4
character (esp. kanji)
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. character (esp. kanji)
  2. 2. letter
  3. 3. handwriting
  4. 4. the ... word (e.g. \the L word\" = \"love\")"
A noun meaning "letter," "character," or "handwriting." It refers to written characters such as kanji, hiragana, or any written symbol, and can also describe someone's handwriting quality, for example saying someone has nice handwriting.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm pretty sure that character is wrong, just so you know.

Sentence 2

Wait, that character has that meaning too?!

Sentence 3

Look — that character has one too many strokes!

Sentence 4

When did you start writing it that way?

Sentence 5

Could you write it a bit bigger than usual?