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是

just, this

JLPT N1 9 strokes
Kun'yomi
これ・この・ここ
On'yomi
ゼ・シ
Radical
日 · sun (sun, day)

是 means "just, this". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read これ・この・ここ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゼ・シ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

是 in example sentences

  • 是非ぜひ、彼かれに会あいたいわ。

    Zehi, kare ni aitai wa.

    I want to see him at all costs.

  • 是非ぜひともそうしてください。

    Zehi to mo sou shite kudasai.

    Please do so by all means.

  • 是非ぜひともアドバイスをいただきたいです。

    Zehitomo adobaisu o itadakitai desu.

    We do need your advice.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

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Words that use 是

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Common questions

What does the kanji 是 mean?
是 means "just, this". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 是 have?
是 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 是 read?
It is read これ・この・ここ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ゼ・シ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 是?
是 is a JLPT N1 kanji.
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