Learn how to write the kanji 空 (sky, to become free, empty)
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| Do you know how to write "sky" or "empty" with kanji? |
| "sky" or "empty" |
| The On-reading for this kanji is くう (kū). And the Kun-readings are そら (sora), *から (*kara), *あ・く (*a ku) and *あ・ける (*a keru). This kanji means "sky" or "empty." |
| Visualize it as 'empty,' with the upper part as an open sky and the lower part as an unfilled vessel. |
| Let's look at the stroke order. |
| 空 |
| one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight |
| 空 |
| one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight |
| Here are some examples. |
| 空こう (kūkō) - airport |
| 空気 (kūki) - air |
| 空 (sora) - sky |
| Let's review! How do you write the Japanese kanji for "sky" or "empty?" |
| 空 空. |
| "sky" or "empty" |
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