全: the kanji for whole; all
全 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means whole; all. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
全 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
全 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).
ゼン (zen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 全部ぜんぶ · zenbu | all; everything |
| 安全あんぜん · anzen | safety |
| 全員ぜんいん · zen'in | all members |
すべて (subete)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 全てすべて · subete | everything; all |
まったく (mattaku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 全くまったく · mattaku | completely; entirely |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 宿題を全部終わらせました。Shukudai o zenbu owarasemashita.I finished all of my homework.
- 安全のためにシートベルトをしてください。Anzen no tame ni shīto beruto o shite kudasai.Please wear a seatbelt for safety.
- 会議には全員が出席した。Kaigi ni wa zen'in ga shusseki shita.All members attended the meeting.
- 彼の話は全て本当だった。Kare no hanashi wa subete hontō datta.Everything he said was true.
- この味は全く知らないものだ。Kono aji wa mattaku shiranai mono da.This flavor is something I don't know at all.
Questions about 全
How many strokes does 全 have?
全 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 全?
The on readings are zen (ゼン). The kun readings are mattaku (まったく), subete (すべて).
What JLPT level is 全?
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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Qualities and conditions
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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 全
- 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.