JLPT N2 · 11 strokes
Kanji 紹: "introduce, inherit, help"
The kanji 紹 means "introduce, inherit, help". It is written with 11 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N2, read ショウ in on'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)
ショウ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
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 | introduce, inherit, help |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 11 |
| JLPT level | N2 |
| Taught in Japan | secondary school |
| Frequency rank | 963 of 2,501 |
Common words with 紹
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 紹介introduction; presentation; referral; showcase (of a product)
- 自己紹介self-introduction
- 紹介状letter of introduction
- 紹介者person who introduces someone; introducer
- 紹介文introductory text; introductory essay
- 紹介料referral fee; introduction fee
- 紹興酒Shaoxing wine
- 紹介所agency
- 紹介記事introductory article; advertisement
- 職業紹介所employment agency; placement agency; labour exchange; labor exchange
- 人材紹介会社employment agency; staffing agency; personnel placement agency
- 新刊紹介book review
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