What does the kanji 質 mean?

The kanji 質 means "substance, quality, matter, temperament". It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 質?

Write 質 ("substance") 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 質?

質 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) しつ、しち, kunyomi (native Japanese) たち、ただ（す）.

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質“substance” Kanji

JLPT N4

Stroke Order Animation

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Meaning & Readings

Meaning

substance, quality, matter, temperament

Onyomi (音読み)

しつ、しち

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

たち、ただ（す）

Japanese reading

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質 — "substance" Kanji: Stroke Order & Readings (JLPT N4)