Stroke Order
Meaning
Car
On'yomi (音読み)
しゃ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
くるま
Stroke Count
7 strokes

車 in useful words

Learn the character in complete words, because its pronunciation can change with context. Read each word aloud, connect it with the meaning, and then cover the reading to test yourself.

下車げしゃ
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)
電車でんしゃ
train; electric train
自動車じどうしゃ
car; automobile; motorcar; motor vehicle; auto

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