Meet 慣 in words about adapting and habits. Learn each reading with its whole word and context.
The idea
慣 has 14 strokes; follow the linked diagram. 慣れる（なれる） means to become accustomed, usually with に marking what one adapts to. 習慣（しゅうかん） is a habit; its 慣 is read かん.
Examples
- 新しい仕事に慣れました。I have gotten used to my new job.
- 日本の生活に少しずつ慣れています。I am gradually getting used to life in Japan.
- この靴は履き慣れています。I am used to wearing these shoes.
- 毎朝散歩する習慣があります。I have a habit of taking a walk every morning.
- 早起きにはまだ慣れていません。I am not yet used to getting up early.
- 彼女は慣れた手つきで料理を作ります。She cooks with practiced movements.
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Watch out
慣れている can describe an acquired state, while 慣れていく emphasizes gradual change. 習慣 is a repeated habit, not the verb for becoming accustomed.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 慣れる in hiragana.
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なれる
慣れる is なれる: 新しい仕事に慣れました means I got used to my new job.
Write the reading of 習慣 in hiragana.
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しゅうかん
習慣 is しゅうかん, a habit; 毎朝散歩する習慣 is a habit of walking each morning.
Choose the missing kanji: 習＿（しゅうかん）［慣／貫］.
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慣
慣 completes 習慣（しゅうかん）. 貫 lacks the heart component on the left.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 慣れる in hiragana.
Write the reading of 習慣 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 習＿（しゅうかん）［慣／貫］.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 慣 using the diagram, then cover the examples and make a sentence about something you have become used to.