JLPT N1 · 15 strokes
Kanji 器: "utensil, vessel, receptacle"
The kanji 器 means "utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability". It is written with 15 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N1, read キ in on'yomi and うつわ 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)
キ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
うつわ
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 | utensil, vessel, receptacle, implement, instrument, ability |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 15 |
| JLPT level | N1 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 4 |
| Frequency rank | 525 of 2,501 |
Common words with 器
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 武器weapon; arms; ordnance · weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
- 器用skillful; skilful; adroit; dexterous · clever; shrewd; ingenious
- 器bowl; vessel; container · ability; capacity; calibre; caliber
- 不器用clumsy; awkward; unskillful · incompetent; inept; bungling; (socially) awkward
- 食器tableware
- 器device; instrument · vessel; container
- 楽器musical instrument
- 兵器arms; weapon; ordnance
- 凶器dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
- 受話器(telephone) receiver
- 容器container; receptacle; vessel; packaging
- 器具utensil; implement; tool; instrument
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