Kanji 三: meanings, readings, and example words.
Kanji 三: three. Readings and core meaning.
See vocabulary and examples below.
three
This character is formed by stacking the symbol for 'one' (一) three times. Since there are three lines, it naturally represents the number 'three'. It is one of the most intuitive and basic characters to learn.
三味線 (さみせん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三味線: three-stringed Japanese instrument. Meanings and example sentences.
三 (み): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三: three (number). Meanings and example sentences.
三日月 (みかづき): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三日月: crescent moon. Meanings and example sentences.
再三 (さいさん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 再三: again and again / repeatedly. Meanings and example sentences.
三角 (さんかく): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三角: triangle / triangular shape. Meanings and example sentences.
三日月 (みかづき): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三日月: crescent moon / new moon. Meanings and example sentences.
三 (さん): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三: three. Meanings and example sentences.
三日 (みっか): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三日: three days / third day of the month. Meanings and example sentences.
三つ (みっつ): meaning and examples
Japanese word 三つ: three (things or items). Meanings and example sentences.
