万 – Ten thousand (Man Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 万.
Kanji 万 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
万 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 一万 (ichiman – ten thousand) and 万人 (mannin – ten thousand people, everyone).
A native reading meaning "ten thousand" or "myriad, all kinds," rare in modern speech but seen in words like 万屋 (yorozuya – general store) and classical/poetic usage.
万 Stroke Order – How to Write 万
万 is written with 3 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the top horizontal stroke first, then the curving diagonal stroke, finishing with the short hooked stroke.
Common Words Using 万 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 万, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 万
See 万 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
このかばんは一万円です。
この かばんは いちまんえんです。
Kono kaban wa ichiman'en desu.
This bag is ten thousand yen.
東京には一千万人以上住んでいます。
とうきょうには いっせんまんにん いじょう すんでいます。
Toukyou ni wa issenman-nin ijou sunde imasu.
More than ten million people live in Tokyo.
みんなで万歳を叫びました。
みんなで ばんざいを さけびました。
Minna de banzai o sakebimashita.
Everyone shouted banzai together.
万一雨が降ったら、試合は中止です。
まんいち あめが ふったら、しあいは ちゅうしです。
Man'ichi ame ga futtara, shiai wa chuushi desu.
If it happens to rain, the match will be cancelled.
祖父は万年筆で手紙を書きます。
そふは まんねんひつで てがみを かきます。
Sofu wa mannenhitsu de tegami o kakimasu.
My grandfather writes letters with a fountain pen.
Frequently Asked Questions About 万
What does the Kanji 万 mean?
万 means ten thousand. It is an essential JLPT N5 kanji for reading large numbers in Japanese, since Japanese counts in units of ten thousand rather than thousands, as in 一万円 (ichimanen, ten thousand yen).
What is the Onyomi reading of 万?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading of 万 is マン (man), as in 一万 (ichiman, ten thousand). It is also read バン (ban) in certain set expressions, such as 万歳 (banzai, hurray/long live).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 万?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) reading of 万 is よろず (yorozu), meaning "ten thousand" or "myriad, all kinds." It is rare in modern speech but appears in classical language, names, and set phrases like 万屋 (yorozuya, a general store/jack-of-all-trades).
How many strokes does 万 have?
万 is written with 3 strokes.
Is 万 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 万 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and is essential for reading prices, populations, and large numbers in Japanese.
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