彰: the kanji for commend; make clear
彰 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means commend; make clear. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
彰 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
彰 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).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 表彰ひょうしょう · hyōshō | commendation |
| 表彰式ひょうしょうしき · hyōshōshiki | awards ceremony |
| 顕彰けんしょう · kenshō | public honoring |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 人命救助で市から表彰された。Jinmei kyūjo de shi kara hyōshō sareta.He was commended by the city for saving a life.
- 大会の後に表彰式が行われた。Taikai no ato ni hyōshōshiki ga okonawareta.An awards ceremony was held after the tournament.
- 町は偉人の功績を顕彰している。Machi wa ijin no kōseki o kenshō shite iru.The town honors the achievements of great people.
- 皆勤賞で表彰された。Kaikinshō de hyōshō sareta.I was recognized for perfect attendance.
- …表彰状を額に入れて飾った。Hyōshōjō o gaku ni irete kazatta.I framed the certificate of commendation.
Questions about 彰
How many strokes does 彰 have?
彰 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 彰?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). 彰 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 彰?
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 彰
- 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.