太: the kanji for thick; fat
太 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means thick; fat. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
太 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
太 has 4 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).
タイ (tai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 太陽たいよう · taiyō | the sun |
ふとい (futoi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 太いふとい · futoi | thick |
ふとる (futoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 太るふとる · futoru | to gain weight |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 太陽が東からのぼる。Taiyō ga higashi kara noboru.The sun rises in the east.
- この木の幹はとても太い。Kono ki no miki wa totemo futoi.This tree's trunk is very thick.
- 最近、少し太ってしまった。Saikin, sukoshi futotte shimatta.I've gained a little weight recently.
- 太陽の光が部屋に差し込む。Taiyō no hikari ga heya ni sashikomu.Sunlight streams into the room.
- 太いペンで名前を書いた。Futoi pen de namae o kaita.I wrote my name with a thick pen.
Questions about 太
How many strokes does 太 have?
太 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 太?
The on readings are tai (タイ), ta (タ). The kun readings are futoi (ふとい), futoru (ふとる).
What JLPT level is 太?
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 太
- 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.