語 — JLPT N5 Kanji
語 (go/kata-ru): language. JLPT N5 kanji.
Character Info
| Kanji | Strokes | JLPT | Radical | Radical Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 語 | 14 | N5 | 言 | speech/word |
Readings
| Type | Reading | Romaji | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゴ | go | Chinese-origin (音読み) |
| Kun (訓) | かた-る | kata-ru | to talk; tell |
Meanings
- language
- word
Vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Romaji | English | JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 日本語 | にほんご | nihongo | Japanese language | N5 |
| 英語 | えいご | eigo | English language | N5 |
| 語学 | ごがく | gogaku | language study | N4 |
| 単語 | たんご | tango | word / vocabulary item | N4 |
| 物語 | ものがたり | monogatari | story / tale | N4 |
Stroke Order
Left: 言 (speech, 7 strokes). Right: 吾 (I/self — 五+口, 7 strokes).
Mnemonic
Speaking (言) from the self (吾) — personal language and expression.
Common Mistakes
語 vs 話 — both have 言; 語 uses 吾 (self) on right; 話 uses 舌 (tongue).