十 – Ten (Juu / Tou Kanji)
Learn the meaning, Onyomi and Kunyomi readings, stroke order, common vocabulary, and example sentences for the Japanese Kanji 十.
Kanji 十 Readings – Onyomi & Kunyomi
十 has both an Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading and Kunyomi (native Japanese) readings, each used in different word contexts.
Used in compound words such as 十月 (juugatsu – October) and 十分 (juppun – ten minutes).
Used when counting ten items standalone, such as りんごが十 (ringo ga tou – ten apples).
十 Stroke Order – How to Write 十
十 is written with 2 strokes. Follow the numbered order below to write it correctly.
💡 Tip: Write the horizontal stroke first, then cross it with the vertical stroke.
Common Words Using 十 (Vocabulary List)
Here are 10 essential words that use the kanji 十, worth memorizing first.
Example Sentences with 十
See 十 used in real, natural Japanese sentences with Kanji, Kana, Romaji and English meaning.
りんごが十個あります。
りんごが じゅっこ あります。
Ringo ga jukko arimasu.
There are ten apples.
十人の子供が公園で遊んでいます。
じゅうにんの こどもが こうえんで あそんでいます。
Juunin no kodomo ga kouen de asonde imasu.
Ten children are playing in the park.
十月に運動会があります。
じゅうがつに うんどうかいが あります。
Juugatsu ni undoukai ga arimasu.
There is a sports festival in October.
駅まで十分かかります。
えきまで じゅっぷん かかります。
Eki made juppun kakarimasu.
It takes ten minutes to the station.
この料理は十分おいしいです。
この りょうりは じゅうぶん おいしいです。
Kono ryouri wa juubun oishii desu.
This dish is quite delicious.
Frequently Asked Questions About 十
What does the Kanji 十 mean?
十 means ten. It is one of the most common JLPT N5 kanji and appears in many everyday words such as 十月 (juugatsu, October) and 十人 (juunin, ten people).
What is the Onyomi reading of 十?
The Onyomi (Chinese-derived) reading of 十 is ジュウ (juu), as in 十月 (juugatsu, October) and 十分 (juppun, ten minutes).
What is the Kunyomi reading of 十?
The Kunyomi (native Japanese) reading of 十 is とお (tou, ten things), used when counting standalone items up to ten.
How many strokes does 十 have?
十 is written with 2 strokes.
Is 十 a JLPT N5 kanji?
Yes, 十 is part of the official JLPT N5 kanji list and completes the basic set of number kanji beginners learn first.
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