付: the kanji for attach; add
付 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means attach; add. Below are its readings, 7 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
付 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
付 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 7 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
フ (fu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 付近ふきん · fukin | vicinity; nearby area |
| 送付そうふ · sōfu | sending |
| 交付こうふ · kōfu | issuance |
| 寄付きふ · kifu | donation |
つける (tsukeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 付けるつける · tsukeru | to attach; to put on |
| 気を付けるきをつける · ki o tsukeru | to be careful |
つく (tsuku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 付くつく · tsuku | to be attached; to stick |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 駅付近に新しいカフェができた。Eki fukin ni atarashii kafe ga dekita.A new cafe opened near the station.
- 書類を本社に送付しました。Shorui o honsha ni sōfu shimashita.I sent the documents to the head office.
- 市役所で証明書の交付を受けた。Shiyakusho de shōmeisho no kōfu o uketa.I received the certificate issued by the city office.
- 名前を荷物に付けてください。Namae o nimotsu ni tsukete kudasai.Please put your name on the luggage.
- 車の運転では気を付けてください。Kuruma no unten de wa ki o tsukete kudasai.Please be careful when driving.
Questions about 付
How many strokes does 付 have?
付 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 付?
The on readings are fu (フ). The kun readings are tsukeru (つける), tsuku (つく).
What JLPT level is 付?
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.
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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 付
- 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.