射: the kanji for shoot
射 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means shoot. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
射 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
射 has 2 readings 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).
シャ (sha)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 発射はっしゃ · hassha | launch; firing |
| 注射ちゅうしゃ · chūsha | injection |
| 反射はんしゃ · hansha | reflection |
いる (iru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 射るいる · iru | to shoot (an arrow) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 病院で注射を打ってもらった。Byōin de chūsha o utte moratta.I got an injection at the hospital.
- ロケットが発射された。Roketto ga hassha sareta.The rocket was launched.
- 湖に山が反射して映っている。Mizuumi ni yama ga hansha shite utsutte iru.The mountain is reflected in the lake.
- …矢を射て的に当てた。Ya o ite mato ni ateta.I shot an arrow and hit the target.
- 彼の答えは的を射ている。Kare no kotae wa mato o ite iru.His answer hits the mark.
Questions about 射
How many strokes does 射 have?
射 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 射?
The on readings are sha (シャ). The kun readings are iru (いる).
What JLPT level is 射?
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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Movement and actions
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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 射
- 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.