希: the kanji for hope; rare
希 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means hope; rare. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
希 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
希 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 希望きぼう · kibō | hope; wish |
| 希少きしょう · kishō | rare; scarce |
| 希望者きぼうしゃ · kibōsha | applicant; person who wishes |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 希望の日時を教えてください。Kibō no nichiji o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me your preferred date and time.
- 将来は海外で働くことを希望している。Shōrai wa kaigai de hataraku koto o kibō shite iru.I hope to work overseas in the future.
- 希望者は受付で名前を書いてください。Kibōsha wa uketsuke de namae o kaite kudasai.Anyone who wishes to join, please write your name at the reception desk.
- この島には希少な動物がいる。Kono shima ni wa kishō na dōbutsu ga iru.There are rare animals on this island.
- どんな時でも希望を捨ててはいけない。Donna toki demo kibō o sutete wa ikenai.You must never give up hope.
Questions about 希
How many strokes does 希 have?
希 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 希?
The on readings are ki (キ). 希 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 希?
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.
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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 希
- 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.