侮: the kanji for despise; make light of
侮 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means despise; make light of. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
侮 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
侮 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).
ブ (bu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 侮辱ぶじょく · bujoku | insult |
| 軽侮けいぶ · keibu | contempt |
あなどる (anadoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 侮るあなどる · anadoru | to underestimate; to despise |
| 侮りあなどり · anadori | contempt |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 相手を侮ってはいけない。Aite o anadotte wa ikenai.You must not underestimate your opponent.
- その発言は相手への侮辱だ。Sono hatsugen wa aite e no bujoku da.That remark is an insult to the other person.
- 小さなチームだと侮れない。Chiisa na chīmu da to anadorenai.You can't underestimate them just because they're a small team.
- 軽侮のまなざしを向けられた。Keibu no manazashi o mukerareta.I was looked at with contempt.
- 自然の力を侮ると危ない。Shizen no chikara o anadoru to abunai.It is dangerous to underestimate the power of nature.
Questions about 侮
How many strokes does 侮 have?
侮 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 侮?
The on readings are bu (ブ). The kun readings are anadoru (あなどる).
What JLPT level is 侮?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 侮
- 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.