典: the kanji for code; ceremony; classic

典 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means code; ceremony; classic. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

code; ceremony; classicMeaning

テンOn reading

—Kun reading

8Strokes

Stroke order

典 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

典 has 1 reading 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).

テン (ten)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
辞典じてん · jiten	dictionary
古典こてん · koten	classic
式典しきてん · shikiten	ceremony
特典とくてん · tokuten	benefit; perk

Example sentences for work and daily life

わからない言葉を辞典で引いた。Wakaranai kotoba o jiten de hiita.I looked up an unfamiliar word in the dictionary.
高校で日本の古典を学んだ。Kōkō de Nihon no koten o mananda.I studied Japanese classics in high school.
記念の式典が行われた。Kinen no shikiten ga okonawareta.A commemorative ceremony was held.
会員には特典がある。Kaiin ni wa tokuten ga aru.Members get special benefits.
この本は料理の古典と言われている。Kono hon wa ryōri no koten to iwarete iru.This book is said to be a classic on cooking.

Questions about 典

How many strokes does 典 have?

典 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 典?

The on readings are ten (テン). 典 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 典?

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.