担: the kanji for carry; be in charge
担 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means carry; be in charge. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
担 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
担 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タン (tan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 担当たんとう · tantō | being in charge |
| 負担ふたん · futan | burden; cost |
| 担任たんにん · tannin | homeroom teacher; being in charge |
| 分担ぶんたん · buntan | sharing (of work) |
かつぐ (katsugu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 担ぐかつぐ · katsugu | to carry on one's shoulder |
になう (ninau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 担うになう · ninau | to bear; to take on |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- このプロジェクトの担当は私です。Kono purojekuto no tantō wa watashi desu.I am in charge of this project.
- 交通費は会社が負担します。Kōtsūhi wa kaisha ga futan shimasu.The company will cover travel expenses.
- 家事を夫婦で分担している。Kaji o fūfu de buntan shite iru.The husband and wife share the housework.
- 祭りでみこしを担いだ。Matsuri de mikoshi o katsuida.I carried a portable shrine at the festival.
- 若い世代が未来を担う。Wakai sedai ga mirai o ninau.The younger generation will shape the future.
Questions about 担
How many strokes does 担 have?
担 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 担?
The on readings are tan (タン). The kun readings are katsugu (かつぐ), ninau (になう).
What JLPT level is 担?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 担
- 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.