参: the kanji for participate; visit (a shrine)
参 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means participate; visit (a shrine). Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
参 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
参 has 2 readings 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).
サン (san)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 参加さんか · sanka | participation |
| 参考さんこう · sankō | reference |
まいる (mairu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 参るまいる · mairu | to go/come (humble); to visit a shrine |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議に参加します。Kaigi ni sanka shimasu.I will participate in the meeting.
- この本を参考にしました。Kono hon o sankō ni shimashita.I used this book as a reference.
- お正月に神社に参りました。Oshōgatsu ni jinja ni mairimashita.I visited the shrine on New Year's Day.
- 新しいプロジェクトに参加することにした。Atarashii purojekuto ni sanka suru koto ni shita.I decided to participate in the new project.
- 参考のために資料をお送りします。Sankō no tame ni shiryō o osōkin shimasu.I will send you materials for reference.
Questions about 参
How many strokes does 参 have?
参 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 参?
The on readings are san (サン). The kun readings are mairu (まいる).
What JLPT level is 参?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 参
- 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.