悟: the kanji for realize; enlightenment
悟 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means realize; enlightenment. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
悟 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
悟 has 2 readings 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).
ゴ (go)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 覚悟かくご · kakugo | resolve; readiness |
さとる (satoru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 悟るさとる · satoru | to realize; to perceive |
| 悟りさとり · satori | enlightenment |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 失敗する覚悟で挑戦した。Shippai suru kakugo de chōsen shita.I took on the challenge, ready to fail.
- 彼は自分の限界を悟った。Kare wa jibun no genkai o satotta.He realized his own limits.
- お坊さんは長い修行で悟りを開いた。Obōsan wa nagai shugyō de satori o hiraita.The monk attained enlightenment through long training.
- 厳しい練習になる覚悟はできている。Kibishii renshū ni naru kakugo wa dekite iru.I'm ready for tough practice.
- 相手の表情から本心を悟った。Aite no hyōjō kara honshin o satotta.I read his true feelings from his expression.
Questions about 悟
How many strokes does 悟 have?
悟 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 悟?
The on readings are go (ゴ). The kun readings are satoru (さとる).
What JLPT level is 悟?
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
Feelings and emotions
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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 悟
- 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.