朝 — JLPT N5 Kanji
朝 (chou/asa): morning. JLPT N5 kanji.
Character Info
| Kanji | Strokes | JLPT | Radical | Radical Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 朝 | 12 | N5 | 月 | moon |
Readings
| Type | Reading | Romaji | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | chou | Chinese-origin (音読み) |
| Kun (訓) | あさ | asa | morning |
Meanings
- morning
- dynasty
Vocabulary
| Word | Reading | Romaji | English | JLPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 今朝 | けさ | kesa | this morning | N5 |
| 朝ご飯 | あさごはん | asagohan | breakfast | N5 |
| 毎朝 | まいあさ | maiasa | every morning | N5 |
| 朝日 | あさひ | asahi | morning sun | N5 |
| 朝早く | あさはやく | asa hayaku | early in the morning | N5 |
Stroke Order
Left: 十 + 日 + 十 (forming a sunrise image). Right: 月 (moon, 4 strokes).
Mnemonic
The moon (月) fading as the sun rises through the reeds — dawn, morning.
Common Mistakes
朝 has 12 strokes and is complex; ensure the left radical (sunrise image with reeds) is drawn correctly.