創: the kanji for create; wound
創 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means create; wound. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
創 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
創 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).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 創造そうぞう · sōzō | creation |
| 独創どくそう · dokusō | originality |
| 創立そうりつ · sōritsu | founding |
つくる (tsukuru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 創るつくる · tsukuru | to create |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この学校は百年前に創立された。Kono gakkō wa hyakunen mae ni sōritsu sareta.This school was founded a hundred years ago.
- 彼の作品は独創的だ。Kare no sakuhin wa dokusōteki da.His work is original.
- 子どもの創造力を育てたい。Kodomo no sōzōryoku o sodatetai.I want to nurture children's creativity.
- 新しい文化を創る若者たちがいる。Atarashii bunka o tsukuru wakamonotachi ga iru.There are young people creating a new culture.
- 会社の創業者に話を聞いた。Kaisha no sōgyōsha ni hanashi o kiita.I spoke with the company's founder.
Questions about 創
How many strokes does 創 have?
創 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 創?
The on readings are sou (ソウ). The kun readings are tsukuru (つくる).
What JLPT level is 創?
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.
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Movement and actions
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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 創
- 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.