払: the kanji for pay; sweep away
払 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means pay; sweep away. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
払 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
払 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).
はらう (harau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 払うはらう · harau | to pay |
| 支払うしはらう · shiharau | to pay (a bill) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 家賃を毎月払っています。Yachin o maitsuki haratte imasu.I pay rent every month.
- 料金はカードで支払いました。Ryōkin wa kādo de shiharaimashita.I paid the fee by card.
- 税金を期限内に払わなければならない。Zeikin o kigen'nai ni harawanakereba naranai.You must pay taxes within the deadline.
- ホテルの代金を現金で支払った。Hoteru no daikin o genkin de shiharatta.I paid the hotel fee in cash.
- 注意を払って運転してください。Chūi o haratte unten shite kudasai.Please drive paying attention.
Questions about 払
How many strokes does 払 have?
払 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 払?
The on readings are futsu (フツ). The kun readings are harau (はらう).
What JLPT level is 払?
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
Work and money
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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 払
- 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.