慣: the kanji for get used to; custom
慣 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means get used to; custom. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
慣 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
慣 has 3 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).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 習慣しゅうかん · shūkan | habit; custom |
なれる (nareru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 慣れるなれる · nareru | to get used to |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 早起きの習慣をつけたい。Hayaoki no shūkan o tsuketai.I want to form a habit of waking up early.
- …新しい仕事にもう慣れました。Atarashii shigoto ni mō naremashita.I've already gotten used to the new job.
- …日本の生活習慣に慣れてきた。Nihon no seikatsu shūkan ni narete kita.I've gotten used to the Japanese way of life.
- 毎朝運動する習慣がある。Maiasa undō suru shūkan ga aru.I have a habit of exercising every morning.
- 新しい環境に慣れるまで時間がかかった。Atarashii kankyō ni nareru made jikan ga kakatta.It took time to get used to the new environment.
Questions about 慣
How many strokes does 慣 have?
慣 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 慣?
The on readings are kan (カン). The kun readings are nareru (なれる), narasu (ならす).
What JLPT level is 慣?
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 慣
- 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.