多: the kanji for many and much
多 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means many, much. Below are its readings, 10 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
多 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
多 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 10 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タ (ta)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 多少たしょう · tashō | somewhat; more or less |
| 多数たすう · tasū | large number; majority |
| 多分たぶん · tabun | probably |
| 多様たよう · tayō | diverse |
| 最多さいた · saita | the most |
| 過多かた · kata | excess |
| 多忙たぼう · tabō | very busy |
おおい (ooi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 多いおおい · ōi | many; a lot |
| 多くおおく · ōku | many; much |
| 多めおおめ · ōme | a little more than usual |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 多分、明日は雨です。Tabun, ashita wa ame desu.It will probably rain tomorrow.
- 東京は人が多いです。Tōkyō wa hito ga ōi desu.Tokyo has a lot of people.
- 多くのお客様にご利用いただいています。Ōku no okyakusama ni go-riyō itadaite imasu.Our service is used by many customers.
- ご飯を多めにお願いします。Gohan o ōme ni onegai shimasu.A little extra rice, please.
- 多少の遅れは問題ありません。Tashō no okure wa mondai arimasen.A slight delay is no problem.
- 多忙のため、返信が遅くなりました。Tabō no tame, henshin ga osoku narimashita.I've been very busy, so my reply is late.
Questions about 多
How many strokes does 多 have?
多 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 多?
The on readings are ta (タ). The kun readings are ooi (おおい).
How do you order a larger or smaller portion in Japanese?
Say 多めでお願いします (ōme de onegai shimasu) for a little more, and 少なめでお願いします (sukuname de onegai shimasu) for a little less. Many restaurants in Japan will adjust rice portions for free.
What JLPT level is 多?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
More JLPT N4 kanji
Colors and descriptions
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 多
- 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.