傘: the kanji for umbrella
傘 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means umbrella. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
傘 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
傘 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).
サン (san)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 傘下さんか · sanka | under the umbrella of; affiliated |
| 落下傘らっかさん · rakkasan | parachute |
かさ (kasa)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 傘かさ · kasa | umbrella |
| 日傘ひがさ · higasa | parasol |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 雨が降りそうなので傘を持って行こう。Ame ga furisō na node kasa o motte ikō.It looks like rain, so let's take an umbrella.
- 夏は日傘をさして歩く。Natsu wa higasa o sashite aruku.In summer I walk with a parasol.
- その会社は大企業の傘下に入った。Sono kaisha wa daikigyō no sanka ni haitta.That company came under a large corporation.
- 電車に傘を忘れてしまった。Densha ni kasa o wasurete shimatta.I left my umbrella on the train.
- 落下傘で空から降りてきた。Rakkasan de sora kara orite kita.He came down from the sky by parachute.
Questions about 傘
How many strokes does 傘 have?
傘 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 傘?
The on readings are san (サン). The kun readings are kasa (かさ).
What JLPT level is 傘?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Home, clothing and daily life
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 傘
- 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.