What does the kanji 起 mean?

The kanji 起 (okiru) means "wake up, get up; rouse". It is a JLPT N4 character.

What kanji is "okiru"?

"okiru" is written with the kanji 起, meaning "wake up, get up; rouse". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) き (ki), kunyomi (native Japanese) おきる (okiru), おこす (okosu). It is a JLPT N4 character.

How do you write the kanji 起?

Write 起 ("wake up") 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.