加: the kanji for add; join
加 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means add; join. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
加 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
加 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).
カ (ka)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 参加さんか · sanka | participation |
| 追加ついか · tsuika | addition |
| 増加ぞうか · zōka | increase |
くわえる (kuwaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 加えるくわえる · kuwaeru | to add |
くわわる (kuwawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 加わるくわわる · kuwawaru | to join; to be added |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議に参加してください。Kaigi ni sanka shite kudasai.Please participate in the meeting.
- 注文にデザートを追加しました。Chūmon ni dezāto o tsuika shimashita.I added a dessert to the order.
- この地域は人口が増加している。Kono chiiki wa jinkō ga zōka shite iru.The population of this area is increasing.
- スープに塩を少し加えた。Sūpu ni shio o sukoshi kuwaeta.I added a little salt to the soup.
- 新しいメンバーがチームに加わった。Atarashii menbā ga chīmu ni kuwawatta.A new member joined the team.
Questions about 加
How many strokes does 加 have?
加 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 加?
The on readings are ka (カ). The kun readings are kuwaeru (くわえる), kuwawaru (くわわる).
What JLPT level is 加?
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.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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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 加
- 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.