会 – Meet / Meeting / Association (Kai Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 会.
Kanji 会 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
会 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
カイ is used in words like 会社 (kaisha – company) and 会議 (kaigi – meeting). エ appears in a smaller set of words such as 会釈 (eshaku – a slight bow of greeting).
Used as the verb 会う (au – to meet), typically for meeting people, distinguished from 合う (au – to fit/match) and 遭う (au – to encounter, often bad events).
会 Stroke Order – How to Write 会
会 is written with 6 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the top cover stroke and diagonal strokes first, then the middle horizontal, and finally close with 云 at the bottom (horizontal, diagonal, horizontal).
Common Words Using 会 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 会, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 会
See 会 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
明日友達に会います。
あした ともだちに あいます。
Ashita tomodachi ni aimasu.
I will meet my friend tomorrow.
父は大きい会社で働いています。
ちちは おおきい かいしゃで はたらいています。
Chichi wa ookii kaisha de hataraite imasu.
My father works at a large company.
今日は会議があります。
きょうは かいぎが あります。
Kyou wa kaigi ga arimasu.
There is a meeting today.
彼女とまた会いたいです。
かのじょと また あいたいです。
Kanojo to mata aitai desu.
I want to meet her again.
これは良い機会です。
これは よい きかいです。
Kore wa yoi kikai desu.
This is a good opportunity.
Frequently Asked Questions About 会
What does the Kanji 会 mean?
会 means "meet," "meeting," or "association." It is one of the most common JLPT N5 kanji, seen in words like 会社 (kaisha, company) and 会う (au, to meet).
What is the Onyomi reading of 会?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) readings of 会 are カイ (kai) and エ (e), as in 会社 (kaisha, company) and 会釈 (eshaku, a slight bow of greeting).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 会?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) reading of 会 is あ(う) (a(u)), meaning "to meet."
How many strokes does 会 have?
会 is written with 6 strokes.
Is 会 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 会 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is one of the most frequently used kanji, appearing in essential words like 会社 (company) and 会う (to meet).
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