感: the kanji for feel; emotion
感 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means feel; emotion. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
感 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
感 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).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 感謝かんしゃ · kansha | gratitude |
| 感動かんどう · kandō | being moved emotionally |
| 感じるかんじる · kanjiru | to feel |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- ご協力に感謝します。Gokyōryoku ni kansha shimasu.I am grateful for your cooperation.
- その映画に感動しました。Sono eiga ni kandō shimashita.I was moved by that movie.
- 寒さを感じる季節になった。Samusa o kanjiru kisetsu ni natta.It has become the season to feel the cold.
- 家族への感謝を忘れないようにしている。Kazoku e no kansha o wasurenai yō ni shite iru.I try not to forget my gratitude to my family.
- 彼女のスピーチに深く感動した。Kanojo no supīchi ni fukaku kandō shita.I was deeply moved by her speech.
Questions about 感
How many strokes does 感 have?
感 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 感?
The on readings are kan (カン). 感 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 感?
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.
More JLPT N3 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 感
- 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.