字

JLPT N4

Character, letter

Readings

On’yomi: ジ (ji)

Kun’yomi: あざ (aza)

section of town / character name

Structure

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Detailed Explanation

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Mnemonic

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Etymology

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Visual Tip

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Vocabulary

文字

もじ

letter

字幕

じまく

subtitles

漢字

かんじ

kanji

字体

じたい

font

名字

みょうじ

surname

Example Sentences

文字を書きます。

もじをかきます。

I write letters.

字幕があります。

じまくがあります。

There are subtitles.

漢字を勉強します。

かんじをべんきょうします。

I study kanji.

字体が違います。

じたいがちがいます。

The font is different.

名字を聞きます。

みょうじをききます。

I ask the surname.

Cultural Note

🖌️ In Japanese culture, 字 (character) carries deep meaning — every written symbol connects to history, art, and identity.
• The art of calligraphy (書道 / しょどう) values each 字 as a reflection of the writer’s heart and discipline.
• A child’s first written name characters are often displayed proudly by parents — showing both beauty of form and wish for growth.
• In official names or places, 字 may appear in older village names, e.g. 字山田 (あざやまだ) meaning “Yamada area.”