季: the kanji for season
季 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means season. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
季 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
季 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 季節きせつ · kisetsu | season |
| 四季しき · shiki | the four seasons |
| 冬季とうき · tōki | winter season |
| 季語きご · kigo | season word (in haiku) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- どの季節が一番好きですか。Dono kisetsu ga ichiban suki desu ka.Which season do you like best?
- 日本には四季がある。Nihon ni wa shiki ga aru.Japan has four seasons.
- 冬季はこの道は通れません。Tōki wa kono michi wa tōremasen.This road is closed in winter.
- 俳句には季語を入れる。Haiku ni wa kigo o ireru.A haiku includes a season word.
- 季節の変わり目は風邪をひきやすい。Kisetsu no kawarime wa kaze o hikiyasui.It is easy to catch a cold when the seasons change.
Questions about 季
How many strokes does 季 have?
季 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 季?
The on readings are ki (キ). 季 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 季?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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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 季
- 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.