摂: the kanji for take in; act for
摂 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means take in; act for. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
摂 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
摂 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).
セツ (setsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 摂取せっしゅ · sesshu | intake |
| 摂生せっせい · sessei | taking care of one's health |
| 摂氏せっし · sesshi | Celsius |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 野菜を多く摂取するようにしている。Yasai o ōku sesshu suru yō ni shite iru.I try to eat plenty of vegetables.
- 今日の気温は摂氏三十度だ。Kyō no kion wa sesshi sanjū do da.Today's temperature is thirty degrees Celsius.
- 日ごろの摂生が大切だ。Higoro no sessei ga taisetsu da.Taking care of your health every day is important.
- 塩分の摂取を控えている。Enbun no sesshu o hikaete iru.I'm cutting back on salt intake.
- 昔、摂政が天皇の代わりに政治をした。Mukashi, sesshō ga tennō no kawari ni seiji o shita.Long ago, regents governed in place of the emperor.
Questions about 摂
How many strokes does 摂 have?
摂 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 摂?
The on readings are setsu (セツ). 摂 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 摂?
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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Movement and actions
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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 摂
- 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.