他: the kanji for other
他 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means other. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
他 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
他 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タ (ta)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 他人たにん · tanin | other people; a stranger |
| その他そのた · sonota | and others; et cetera |
| 他国たこく · takoku | other country |
ほか (hoka)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 他のほかの · hoka no | other ~ |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 他人の意見も聞いた方がいい。Tanin no iken mo kiita hō ga ii.You should also listen to other people's opinions.
- 資料には図やグラフ、その他の写真が入っている。Shiryō ni wa zu ya gurafu, sonota no shashin ga haitte iru.The materials include diagrams, graphs and other photos.
- 彼は他国で働いた経験がある。Kare wa takoku de hataraita keiken ga aru.He has experience working in another country.
- 他の店も見てから決めましょう。Hoka no mise mo mite kara kimemashō.Let's decide after looking at other shops too.
- この件について他に質問はありますか。Kono ken ni tsuite hoka ni shitsumon wa arimasu ka.Do you have any other questions about this matter?
Questions about 他
How many strokes does 他 have?
他 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 他?
The on readings are ta (タ). The kun readings are hoka (ほか).
What JLPT level is 他?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
People and relationships
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 他
- 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.