嵐: the kanji for storm
嵐 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means storm. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
嵐 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
嵐 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).
あらし (arashi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 嵐あらし · arashi | storm |
| 砂嵐すなあらし · sunaarashi | sandstorm … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 嵐で木が倒れた。Arashi de ki ga taoreta.A tree fell in the storm.
- 砂漠で砂嵐にあった。Sabaku de sunaarashi ni atta.We ran into a sandstorm in the desert.
- 会場は拍手の嵐だった。Kaijō wa hakushu no arashi datta.The hall erupted in a storm of applause.
- 嵐の前の静けさを感じた。Arashi no mae no shizukesa o kanjita.I felt the calm before the storm.
- 嵐が去って空が晴れた。Arashi ga satte sora ga hareta.The storm passed and the sky cleared.
Questions about 嵐
How many strokes does 嵐 have?
嵐 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 嵐?
嵐 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are arashi (あらし).
What JLPT level is 嵐?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Nature, weather and animals
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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 嵐
- 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.