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N4 · 15 strokes · — · Irodori #391 · Elementary 2 L14
質
matter, quality, substance, temperament
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Readings
- On’yomi
- シチ、シツ、チ
- Kun’yomi
- ただ・す、たち、もと、わりふ
Example words
質
しつ
quality; value
質
たち
nature (of a person); disposition
質
しち
pawn; pawned article
質問
しつもん
question; inquiry
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A complex 15-stroke character meaning "matter" — break it into smaller familiar components to remember it.
Components
Remember "matter" (質) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
質問 (しつもん) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 質問 (しつもん) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ただ・す、たち、もと、わりふ — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: シチ、シツ、チ — common in compound words (熟語).