奮: the kanji for stir up; be excited
奮 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means stir up; be excited. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
奮 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
奮 has 2 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).
フン (fun)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 興奮こうふん · kōfun | excitement |
| 奮闘ふんとう · funtō | hard struggle |
ふるう (furuu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 奮うふるう · furuu | to muster; to rouse |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 試合を見て興奮した。Shiai o mite kōfun shita.I got excited watching the game.
- 皆さん、奮ってご参加ください。Minasan, furutte gosanka kudasai.Everyone, please join us eagerly.
- 選手たちは最後まで奮闘した。Senshu-tachi wa saigo made funtō shita.The players fought hard until the end.
- 子どもは興奮してなかなか寝ない。Kodomo wa kōfun shite nakanaka nenai.The child is too excited to fall asleep.
- 勇気を奮って告白した。Yūki o furutte kokuhaku shita.I mustered my courage and confessed my feelings.
Questions about 奮
How many strokes does 奮 have?
奮 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 奮?
The on readings are fun (フン). The kun readings are furuu (ふるう).
What JLPT level is 奮?
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 奮
- 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.