候: the kanji for climate; season; sign
候 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means climate; season; sign. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
候 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
候 has 2 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).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 気候きこう · kikō | climate |
| 天候てんこう · tenkō | weather |
| 候補こうほ · kōho | candidate |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この地方は気候が温暖です。Kono chihō wa kikō ga ondan desu.This region has a mild climate.
- 悪天候のため試合は中止になった。Akutenkō no tame shiai wa chūshi ni natta.The match was canceled due to bad weather.
- 彼は次の社長の候補です。Kare wa tsugi no shachō no kōho desu.He is a candidate for the next company president.
- 候補の中から一人を選んだ。Kōho no naka kara hitori o eranda.We chose one person from among the candidates.
- 最近、気候が変わりやすい。Saikin, kikō ga kawariyasui.The climate has been changing easily lately.
Questions about 候
How many strokes does 候 have?
候 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 候?
The on readings are kou (コウ). The kun readings are sourou (そうろう).
What JLPT level is 候?
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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Time and sequence
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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 候
- 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.