娯: the kanji for amusement
娯 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means amusement. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
娯 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
娯 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).
ゴ (go)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 娯楽ごらく · goraku | entertainment; amusement |
| 娯楽施設ごらくしせつ · goraku shisetsu | entertainment facility |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 昔はラジオが一番の娯楽だった。Mukashi wa rajio ga ichiban no goraku datta.Radio used to be the main form of entertainment.
- この町には娯楽施設が少ない。Kono machi ni wa goraku shisetsu ga sukunai.This town has few entertainment facilities.
- 映画は多くの人の娯楽だ。Eiga wa ōku no hito no goraku da.Movies are entertainment for many people.
- 娯楽のための本をよく読む。Goraku no tame no hon o yoku yomu.I often read books for fun.
- 娯楽番組を見て笑った。Goraku bangumi o mite waratta.I laughed watching an entertainment show.
Questions about 娯
How many strokes does 娯 have?
娯 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 娯?
The on readings are go (ゴ). 娯 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 娯?
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 娯
- 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.