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紙
paper
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シ
- Kun’yomi
- かみ
Example words
紙
かみ
paper
紙
し
newspaper
紙幣
しへい
paper money; note
紙くず
かみくず
wastepaper; scrap of paper
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 10-stroke character meaning "paper" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "paper" (紙) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
紙 (かみ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 紙 (かみ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: かみ — often used in native Japanese words (like 紙). On'yomi: シ — common in compound words (熟語).