履: the kanji for wear (on feet); carry out
履 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means wear (on feet); carry out. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
履 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
履 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).
リ (ri)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 履歴書りれきしょ · rirekisho | résumé |
| 履修りしゅう · rishū | taking (a course) |
はく (haku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 履くはく · haku | to wear (shoes, pants) |
| 履物はきもの · hakimono | footwear |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 履, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 草履ぞうり · zōri | Japanese sandals … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 面接の前に履歴書を送った。Mensetsu no mae ni rirekisho o okutta.I sent my résumé before the interview.
- 新しい靴を履いて出かけた。Atarashii kutsu o haite dekaketa.I went out wearing new shoes.
- この授業を履修している。Kono jugyō o rishū shite iru.I'm taking this course.
- …着物に草履を合わせた。Kimono ni zōri o awaseta.I wore zori with my kimono.
- 玄関で履物を脱いでください。Genkan de hakimono o nuide kudasai.Please take off your shoes at the entrance.
Questions about 履
How many strokes does 履 have?
履 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 履?
The on readings are ri (リ). The kun readings are haku (はく).
What JLPT level is 履?
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 履
- 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.