唇: the kanji for lips
唇 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means lips. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
唇 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
唇 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
くちびる (kuchibiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 唇くちびる · kuchibiru | lips |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 寒さで唇が乾いている。Samusa de kuchibiru ga kawaite iru.My lips are dry from the cold.
- 彼女は悔しそうに唇をかんだ。Kanojo wa kuyashisō ni kuchibiru o kanda.She bit her lip in frustration.
- 唇にリップクリームを塗った。Kuchibiru ni rippu kurīmu o nutta.I put lip balm on my lips.
- 赤ちゃんの唇は小さくてかわいい。Akachan no kuchibiru wa chiisakute kawaii.The baby's lips are small and cute.
- 寒い日は唇の色が悪くなる。Samui hi wa kuchibiru no iro ga waruku naru.On cold days, my lips lose their color.
Questions about 唇
How many strokes does 唇 have?
唇 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 唇?
The on readings are shin (シン). The kun readings are kuchibiru (くちびる).
What JLPT level is 唇?
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 唇
- 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.