仲: the kanji for relationship; go-between
仲 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means relationship; go-between. Below are its readings, 7 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
仲 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
仲 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チュウ (chuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 仲介ちゅうかい · chūkai | mediation; brokerage |
| 仲裁ちゅうさい · chūsai | arbitration |
なか (naka)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 仲なか · naka | relationship; terms |
| 仲間なかま · nakama | friend; companion; teammate |
| 仲良しなかよし · nakayoshi | good friend; being on good terms |
| 仲直りなかなおり · nakanaori | making up after a quarrel |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 仲, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 仲人なこうど · nakōdo | matchmaker; go-between at a wedding |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- あの二人はとても仲がいい。Ano futari wa totemo naka ga ii.Those two get along very well.
- 会社の仲間と旅行に行った。Kaisha no nakama to ryokō ni itta.I went on a trip with my coworkers.
- けんかした友達と仲直りした。Kenka shita tomodachi to nakanaori shita.I made up with the friend I had argued with.
- 二つの会社の間に入って仲裁した。Futatsu no kaisha no aida ni haitte chūsai shita.I stepped in between the two companies to settle the dispute.
- 結婚式で仲人をお願いされた。Kekkonshiki de nakōdo o onegai sareta.I was asked to be the go-between at the wedding.
Questions about 仲
How many strokes does 仲 have?
仲 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 仲?
The on readings are chuu (チュウ). The kun readings are naka (なか).
What JLPT level is 仲?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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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 仲
- 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.