兆: the kanji for trillion; sign
兆 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means trillion; sign. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
兆 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
兆 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チョウ (chou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 一兆いっちょう · itchō | one trillion |
| 兆候ちょうこう · chōkō | sign; symptom |
| 前兆ぜんちょう · zenchō | omen; warning sign |
きざす (kizasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 兆すきざす · kizasu | to show signs of |
きざし (kizashi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 兆しきざし · kizashi | sign; indication |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 国の予算は百兆円を超えた。Kuni no yosan wa hyakuchōen o koeta.The national budget exceeded 100 trillion yen.
- 景気が回復する兆しが見えてきた。Keiki ga kaifuku suru kizashi ga miete kita.Signs of economic recovery have begun to appear.
- 病気の兆候に早く気づくことが大切だ。Byōki no chōkō ni hayaku kizuku koto ga taisetsu da.It is important to notice the signs of illness early.
- 地震の前兆を研究している。Jishin no zenchō o kenkyū shite iru.I am researching warning signs of earthquakes.
- 心に小さな希望が兆してきた。Kokoro ni chiisana kibō ga kizashite kita.A small hope began to stir in my heart.
Questions about 兆
How many strokes does 兆 have?
兆 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 兆?
The on readings are chou (チョウ). The kun readings are kizasu (きざす), kizashi (きざし).
What JLPT level is 兆?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Numbers, time and quantity
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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 兆
- 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.