嚇: the kanji for threaten; menace
嚇 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means threaten; menace. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
嚇 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
嚇 has 1 reading 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).
カク (kaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 威嚇いかく · ikaku | intimidation; threat |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 犬がうなって威嚇した。Inu ga unatte ikaku shita.The dog growled menacingly.
- 猫は毛を逆立てて威嚇する。Neko wa ke o sakadatete ikaku suru.Cats bristle their fur to intimidate.
- 威嚇のために空に向けて撃った。Ikaku no tame ni sora ni mukete utta.He fired into the air as a warning.
- 相手を威嚇するような態度はよくない。Aite o ikaku suru yō na taido wa yokunai.An intimidating attitude toward others is not good.
- へびが舌を出して威嚇している。Hebi ga shita o dashite ikaku shite iru.The snake is flicking its tongue threateningly.
Questions about 嚇
How many strokes does 嚇 have?
嚇 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 嚇?
The on readings are kaku (カク). 嚇 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 嚇?
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 嚇
- 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.