What does the kanji 的 mean?

The kanji 的 (mato) means "mark, target, object, adjective ending". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "mato"?

"mato" is written with the kanji 的, meaning "mark, target, object, adjective ending". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) てき (teki), kunyomi (native Japanese) まと (mato). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 的?

Write 的 ("mark") 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.