伝: the kanji for transmit; convey
伝 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means transmit; convey. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
伝 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
伝 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
デン (den)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伝統でんとう · dentō | tradition |
| 宣伝せんでん · senden | advertisement |
| 伝言でんごん · dengon | message |
つたえる (tsutaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伝えるつたえる · tsutaeru | to convey; to tell |
つたわる (tsutawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 伝わるつたわる · tsutawaru | to be conveyed; to be transmitted |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 伝, 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 |
|---|---|
| 手伝うてつだう · tetsudau | to help |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …この町には古い伝統が残っている。Kono machi ni wa furui dentō ga nokotte iru.This town still has old traditions.
- 新しい商品を宣伝しています。Atarashii shōhin o senden shite imasu.We are advertising a new product.
- 田中さんに伝言をお願いします。Tanaka-san ni dengon o onegai shimasu.Please give a message to Mr. Tanaka.
- 家族に感謝の気持ちを伝えました。Kazoku ni kansha no kimochi o tsutaemashita.I conveyed my feelings of gratitude to my family.
- 宿題を手伝ってくれてありがとう。Shukudai o tetsudatte kurete arigatō.Thank you for helping me with my homework.
Questions about 伝
How many strokes does 伝 have?
伝 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 伝?
The on readings are den (デン). The kun readings are tsutawaru (つたわる), tsutaeru (つたえる), tsutau (つたう).
What JLPT level is 伝?
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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Study and communication
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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 伝
- 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.