娠: the kanji for pregnancy
娠 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pregnancy. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
娠 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
娠 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シン (shin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 妊娠にんしん · ninshin | pregnancy |
| 妊娠中にんしんちゅう · ninshinchū | during pregnancy |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 妊娠がわかって、家族みんなが喜んだ。Ninshin ga wakatte, kazoku minna ga yorokonda.The whole family was delighted to learn of the pregnancy.
- 妊娠中は体を冷やさないようにする。Ninshinchū wa karada o hiyasanai yō ni suru.During pregnancy, keep your body warm.
- 妊娠したら役所に届けを出す。Ninshin shitara yakusho ni todoke o dasu.When you become pregnant, you notify the local government office.
- 妊娠五か月で性別がわかった。Ninshin gokagetsu de seibetsu ga wakatta.We found out the baby's sex at five months.
- 妊娠中の同僚の仕事を手伝った。Ninshinchū no dōryō no shigoto o tetsudatta.I helped a pregnant coworker with her work.
Questions about 娠
How many strokes does 娠 have?
娠 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 娠?
The on readings are shin (シン). 娠 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 娠?
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 娠
- 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.