What does the kanji 茶 mean?

The kanji 茶 (cha) means "tea". It is a JLPT N4 character.

"cha" is written with the kanji 茶, meaning "tea". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ちゃ (cha), さ (sa). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 茶?

Write 茶 ("tea") 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 茶?

茶 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) ちゃ (cha), さ (sa).

茶“tea” Kanjicha

JLPT N4

How to write 茶

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

tea

Onyomi (音読み)

ちゃ cha
さ sa

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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茶“tea” Kanjicha

How to write 茶

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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