位: the kanji for rank; position
位 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means rank; position. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
位 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
位 has 2 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).
イ (i)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 地位ちい · chii | position; status |
| 単位たんい · tan'i | unit; credit |
| 一位いちい · ichii | first place |
| 位置いち · ichi | location |
くらい (kurai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| この位このくらい · kono kurai | about this much |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は会社で高い地位についている。Kare wa kaisha de takai chii ni tsuite iru.He holds a high position at the company.
- 卒業には百二十単位が必要です。Sotsugyō ni wa hyakunijū tan'i ga hitsuyō desu.You need 120 credits to graduate.
- 彼女はマラソンで一位になった。Kanojo wa marason de ichii ni natta.She came in first place in the marathon.
- 地図でこの店の位置を確認した。Chizu de kono mise no ichi o kakunin shita.I checked this shop's location on the map.
- この位の量なら一人で食べられます。Kono kurai no ryō nara hitori de taberaremasu.I can eat about this much by myself.
Questions about 位
How many strokes does 位 have?
位 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 位?
The on readings are i (イ). The kun readings are kurai (くらい).
What JLPT level is 位?
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
Work and money
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 位
- 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.