供: the kanji for offer; accompany
供 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means offer; accompany. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
供 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
供 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョウ (kyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 提供ていきょう · teikyō | provision; offering |
そなえる (sonaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 供えるそなえる · sonaeru | to offer (at an altar) |
とも (tomo)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 子供こども · kodomo | child |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会社は無料でサービスを提供している。Kaisha wa muryō de sābisu o teikyō shite iru.The company provides the service for free.
- 仏壇に花を供えた。Butsudan ni hana o sonaeta.I offered flowers at the family altar.
- 公園で子供が遊んでいる。Kōen de kodomo ga asonde iru.Children are playing in the park.
- 情報の提供、ありがとうございました。Jōhō no teikyō, arigatō gozaimashita.Thank you for providing the information.
- 子供のころ、よくこの川で泳いだ。Kodomo no koro, yoku kono kawa de oyoida.As a child, I often swam in this river.
Questions about 供
How many strokes does 供 have?
供 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 供?
The on readings are kyou (キョウ), ku (ク). The kun readings are sonaeru (そなえる), tomo (とも).
What JLPT level is 供?
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 供
- 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.