Explore 格 in words for rank, standards and qualities. Learn each reading with the whole word.
The idea
格 has 10 strokes; follow the linked diagram. Its common reading カク appears in 合格（ごうかく）, 資格（しかく）, 性格（せいかく） and 価格（かかく）. 格（かく） can also mean rank or class.
Examples
- 試験に合格しました。I passed the exam.
- 彼女は教師の資格を持っています。She has a teaching qualification.
- 彼の性格は明るいです。His personality is cheerful.
- この商品の価格を確認してください。Please check the price of this product.
- この製品は規格に合っています。This product meets the standard.
- 二つのホテルは格が違います。The two hotels are in different classes.
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Watch out
格 does not always mean social status: 価格 means price, while 性格 means personality. 各 resembles 格 but lacks the tree component 木.
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Write the reading of 合格 in hiragana.
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ごうかく
合格 is ごうかく: it means passing an examination, as in the first example.
Write the reading of 価格 in hiragana.
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かかく
価格 is かかく: it means price, as in the product example.
Choose the missing kanji: 性＿（せいかく）［格／各］.
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格
格 completes 性格（せいかく）, meaning personality; 各 is a different character.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 合格 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 価格 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 性＿（せいかく）［格／各］.
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 格 following the diagram. Cover the readings, read 合格 and 価格, then make a sentence with one word.