慮: the kanji for consideration; thought
慮 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means consideration; thought. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
慮 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
慮 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).
リョ (ryo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遠慮えんりょ · enryo | reserve; holding back |
| 配慮はいりょ · hairyo | consideration; care |
| 考慮こうりょ · kōryo | consideration; taking into account |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 遠慮しないで食べてください。Enryo shinaide tabete kudasai.Please help yourself.
- お年寄りへの配慮が必要だ。Otoshiyori e no hairyo ga hitsuyō da.Consideration for older people is needed.
- 天気を考慮して予定を決めた。Tenki o kōryo shite yotei o kimeta.We made our plans taking the weather into account.
- ここでの喫煙はご遠慮ください。Koko de no kitsuen wa goenryo kudasai.Please refrain from smoking here.
- 相手の気持ちを配慮して話す。Aite no kimochi o hairyo shite hanasu.I speak with consideration for the other person's feelings.
Questions about 慮
How many strokes does 慮 have?
慮 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 慮?
The on readings are ryo (リョ). 慮 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 慮?
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 慮
- 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.