Kanji: 標 (Mark/Sign)
The kanji 標 means "mark," "sign," "symbol," or "guidepost." It represents a visible indicator used to show direction, identity, or a standard.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ヒョウ (hyō)
Common Words & Usage:
目標 (mokuhyō) - Noun. Goal, target, objective.
標準 (hyōjun) - Noun. Standard, norm.
標識 (hyōshiki) - Noun. Sign, marker (e.g., traffic sign).
標本 (hyōhon) - Noun. Sample, specimen.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 今年の目標は日本語能力試験N2に合格することです。
Romaji: Kotoshi no mokuhyō wa Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken N2 ni gōkaku suru koto desu.
English: My goal for this year is to pass the JLPT N2 exam.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 標 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.