呂: the kanji for backbone; (used for sound)
呂 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means backbone; (used for sound). Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
呂 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
呂 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ロ (ro)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 風呂ふろ · furo | bath |
| 語呂ごろ · goro | sound; rhythm of words |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 毎晩お風呂に入る。Maiban ofuro ni hairu.I take a bath every night.
- この名前は語呂がいい。Kono namae wa goro ga ii.This name has a nice ring to it.
- 温泉の露天風呂は気持ちがいい。Onsen no rotenburo wa kimochi ga ii.Open-air hot spring baths feel great.
- 語呂合わせで年号を覚えた。Goroawase de nengō o oboeta.I memorized the dates with wordplay.
- 風呂上がりに牛乳を飲んだ。Furoagari ni gyūnyū o nonda.I drank milk after my bath.
Questions about 呂
How many strokes does 呂 have?
呂 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 呂?
The on readings are ro (ロ). 呂 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 呂?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 呂
- 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.