匠: the kanji for craftsman; master
匠 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means craftsman; master. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
匠 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
匠 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 巨匠きょしょう · kyoshō | great master |
| 師匠ししょう · shishō | master; teacher |
| 意匠いしょう · ishō | design |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 映画界の巨匠が新作を発表した。Eigakai no kyoshō ga shinsaku o happyō shita.A great master of film announced a new work.
- 落語家は師匠のもとで修業する。Rakugoka wa shishō no moto de shugyō suru.Rakugo storytellers train under a master.
- この建物の意匠は美しい。Kono tatemono no ishō wa utsukushii.The design of this building is beautiful.
- 師匠に茶道を教わっている。Shishō ni sadō o osowatte iru.I am learning the tea ceremony from my teacher.
- 巨匠の絵が展示されている。Kyoshō no e ga tenji sarete iru.Paintings by a great master are on display.
Questions about 匠
How many strokes does 匠 have?
匠 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 匠?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). 匠 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 匠?
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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People and relationships
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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 匠
- 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.