憶: the kanji for memory; recollect
憶 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means memory; recollect. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
憶 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
憶 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).
オク (oku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 記憶きおく · kioku | memory |
| 憶測おくそく · okusoku | speculation; guess |
| 追憶ついおく · tsuioku | reminiscence … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 子どもの頃の記憶はあまりない。Kodomo no koro no kioku wa amari nai.I don't have many memories of my childhood.
- 憶測で話すのはやめよう。Okusoku de hanasu no wa yameyō.Let's stop talking based on guesses.
- 写真を見て追憶にふけった。Shashin o mite tsuioku ni fuketta.I looked at the photos and lost myself in memories.
- その日のことははっきり記憶している。Sono hi no koto wa hakkiri kioku shite iru.I remember that day clearly.
- ネットには憶測の記事が多い。Netto ni wa okusoku no kiji ga ōi.There are many speculative articles online.
Questions about 憶
How many strokes does 憶 have?
憶 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 憶?
The on readings are oku (オク). 憶 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 憶?
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 憶
- 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.