Kanji: 柄 (Pattern/Character)
The kanji 柄 has two primary meanings: "pattern" or "design" (on fabric), and "character" or "nature" (of a person). It describes the distinctive features of an object or person.
Key Reading:
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): がら (gara)
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ヘイ (hei)
Common Words & Usage:
柄 (gara) - Noun. Pattern, design.
人柄 (hitogara) - Noun. Personality, character.
家柄 (iegara) - Noun. Family lineage, social status.
大きな柄 (ōkina gara) - Phrase. A large pattern.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼女の優しい人柄がみんなに好かれている。
Romaji: Kanojo no yasashii hitogara ga minna ni sukarete iru.
English: Her kind personality is liked by everyone.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 柄 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.