What does the kanji 込 mean?

The kanji 込 (komu) means "crowded, mixture". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "komu"?

"komu" is written with the kanji 込, meaning "crowded, mixture". Its readings are kunyomi (native Japanese) こむ (komu). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 込?

Write 込 ("crowded") 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 込?

込 has these readings: kunyomi (native Japanese) こむ (komu).

込“crowded” Kanjikomu

JLPT N3

How to write 込

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

crowded, mixture

Onyomi (音読み)

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Kunyomi (訓読み)

こ（む） ko(mu)

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込“crowded” Kanjikomu

How to write 込

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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