What does the kanji 以 mean?

The kanji 以 (motte) means "by means of, because, in view of, compared with". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "motte"?

"motte" is written with the kanji 以, meaning "by means of, because, in view of, compared with". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) い (i), kunyomi (native Japanese) もって (motte). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 以?

Write 以 ("by means of") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.