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Official Standard Japanese Character Profile
ち
/chi/
Script: HiraganaClass: GOJUONRow: T2 Strokes
Visual Mnemonic & Memory Aid
“A cheerleader doing a flip (number 5 shape).”
Tip: Associate the shape with this visual image in your mind to recall it in less than 0.5s during drills.
Vocabulary Example
ちず (chizu)
Meaning: Map
Standard Ministry of Education phonetic syllabus
Frequently Confused Lookalikes
Learners often confuse ち with the following characters. Compare their nuances:
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