例: the kanji for example
例 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means example. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
例 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
例 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).
レイ (rei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 例えばたとえば · tatoeba | for example |
| 例文れいぶん · reibun | example sentence … |
| 実例じつれい · jitsurei | actual example |
たとえる (tatoeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 例えるたとえる · tatoeru | to compare; to give as an example |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 例えば、日本語と英語は文法が違います。Tatoeba, Nihongo to Eigo wa bunpō ga chigaimasu.For example, Japanese and English have different grammar.
- 教科書の例文を読んでください。Kyōkasho no reibun o yonde kudasai.Please read the example sentence in the textbook.
- 先生は実例を挙げて説明した。Sensei wa jitsurei o agete setsumei shita.The teacher explained by giving an actual example.
- 人生をよく旅に例える。Jinsei o yoku tabi ni tatoeru.Life is often compared to a journey.
- この例文は少し難しいです。Kono reibun wa sukoshi muzukashii desu.This example sentence is a little difficult.
Questions about 例
How many strokes does 例 have?
例 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 例?
The on readings are rei (レイ). The kun readings are tatoeru (たとえる).
What JLPT level is 例?
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
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 例
- 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.