JLPT N3 · 8 strokes
Kanji 参: "nonplussed, three (in documents), going"
The kanji 参 means "nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit". It is written with 8 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N3, read サン, シン in on'yomi and まい.る, まい-, まじわる, みつ in kun'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
サンシン
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
まい.るまい-まじわるみつ
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT level | N3 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 4 |
| Frequency rank | 201 of 2,501 |
Common words with 参
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 参加participation; joining; entry
- 参るto go; to come · to lose; to be defeated; to give up; to be beaten
- 参加者participant; entrant; player; competitor
- 降参surrender; submission; capitulation · being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
- 参考reference; consultation
- 参考になるto serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative
- 参考にするto refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
- 持参bringing; taking; carrying
- 参戦participation in a war; going to war · taking part in a competition or contest
- 参謀staff officer; military staff · adviser; counselor; counsellor
- 参上calling on; visiting
- 参考書reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
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