What does the kanji 肉 mean?

The kanji 肉 (niku) means "meat". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "niku"?

"niku" is written with the kanji 肉, meaning "meat". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) にく (niku). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 肉?

Write 肉 ("meat") 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.

What are the readings of 肉?

肉 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) にく (niku).

肉“meat” Kanjiniku

JLPT N4

How to write 肉

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

meat

Onyomi (音読み)

にく niku

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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肉“meat” Kanjiniku

How to write 肉

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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