What is the difference between "かく" and "各"?

"かく" means "to write, to draw" (N5), whereas "各" represents "each; every" (N3).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "かく (kaku)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

かく (kaku)

N5 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

かく (kaku)

N3 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "かく (kaku)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

かく (Level: N5): Translates to "to write, to draw" and is used when Transitive verb. Can mean 'to write'.
各 (Level: N3): Maps to "each; every" and carries the nuance of Often used as a prefix.

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "かく"

手紙をかきます。

I write letters.

Bilingual Context for "各"

各自、自分の意見を発表してください。

Please each present your own opinion.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "手紙をかきます。" (Meaning: "I write letters.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "かく" is used for "to write, to draw" in the context: "I write letters.".