想: the kanji for think; imagine
想 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means think; imagine. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
想 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
想 has 2 readings 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).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 予想よそう · yosō | expectation; prediction |
| 理想りそう · risō | ideal |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 結果は予想通りでした。Kekka wa yosō dōri deshita.The result was as expected.
- これは私の理想の仕事です。Kore wa watashi no risō no shigoto desu.This is my ideal job.
- 会議の結果を予想してみた。Kaigi no kekka o yosō shite mita.I tried to predict the meeting's outcome.
- 彼は理想を追い求めている。Kare wa risō o oimotomete iru.He is pursuing his ideal.
- 天気予報の予想が外れた。Tenki yohō no yosō ga hazureta.The weather forecast's prediction was wrong.
Questions about 想
How many strokes does 想 have?
想 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 想?
The on readings are sou (ソウ), so (ソ). 想 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 想?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 想
- 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.