亀: the kanji for turtle
亀 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means turtle. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
亀 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
亀 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 亀裂きれつ · kiretsu | crack; rift |
かめ (kame)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 亀かめ · kame | turtle |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 池で亀が甲羅干しをしている。Ike de kame ga kōraboshi o shite iru.Turtles are sunning themselves by the pond.
- 地震で壁に亀裂が入った。Jishin de kabe ni kiretsu ga haitta.The earthquake cracked the wall.
- 二人の関係に亀裂が生じた。Futari no kankei ni kiretsu ga shōjita.A rift developed in their relationship.
- 鶴は千年、亀は万年。Tsuru wa sennen, kame wa mannen.Cranes live a thousand years, turtles ten thousand.
- うさぎと亀の話を知っていますか。Usagi to kame no hanashi o shitte imasu ka.Do you know the story of the tortoise and the hare?
Questions about 亀
How many strokes does 亀 have?
亀 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 亀?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are kame (かめ).
What JLPT level is 亀?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Nature, weather and animals
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 亀
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.