KaiwaGo毎 kanji: meaning, readings and stroke order
毎 means “every”. It is written with 6 strokes and is a JLPT N5 kanji.
On’yomi: マイ (mai). Kun’yomi: ごと (goto).
How to write 毎 (stroke order)
Write 毎 in 6 strokes, following the numbers. Each small box adds one stroke; the red line is the stroke to draw.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
General rules: top before bottom, left before right, horizontal before a vertical that crosses it, and a closing bottom stroke last. Writing in the right order makes handwriting readable and helps you count strokes when you look a kanji up.
Practice writing 毎
Trace 毎 over the faint model with your finger or mouse, following the stroke order above. Turn the model off to write it from memory.
Readings of 毎
| On’yomi (Chinese reading) | マイ (mai) |
|---|---|
| Kun’yomi (Japanese reading) | ごと (goto) |
The on’yomi is usually used in compound words, the kun’yomi when 毎 stands alone or is followed by hiragana. A dot (.) marks where the hiragana ending starts.
Example words with 毎
| Word | Reading | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 毎日 | まいにち mainichi | every day | |
| 毎朝 | まいあさ maiasa | every morning |
毎日 (mainichi) means “every day”. Also in this word: 日
毎朝 (maiasa) means “every morning”.
FAQ
What does 毎 mean in Japanese?
毎 means “every”. Common words with it are 毎日 (mainichi, “every day”) and 毎朝 (maiasa, “every morning”).
How many strokes does 毎 have?
毎 has 6 strokes. Follow the stroke-order diagram on this page from stroke 1 to 6.
How do you read 毎?
The on’yomi is マイ (mai) and the kun’yomi is ごと (goto). Which one is used depends on the word.
Is 毎 on the JLPT N5?
Yes. 毎 is kanji number 65 of the 101 N5 kanji on this site.