放: the kanji for release; broadcast
放 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means release; broadcast. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
放 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
放 has 5 readings 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).
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 放送ほうそう · hōsō | broadcast |
| 解放かいほう · kaihō | release; liberation |
はなす (hanasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 放すはなす · hanasu | to let go of; to release |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- このニュースは全国に放送された。Kono nyūsu wa zenkoku ni hōsō sareta.This news was broadcast nationwide.
- 人質は無事解放された。Hitojichi wa buji kaihō sareta.The hostage was released safely.
- 犬のリードを放してしまった。Inu no rīdo o hanashite shimatta.I accidentally let go of the dog's leash.
- 新しい番組が来週放送されます。Atarashii bangumi ga raishū hōsō saremasu.A new program will be broadcast next week.
- ストレスから解放されたい。Sutoresu kara kaihō saretai.I want to be freed from stress.
Questions about 放
How many strokes does 放 have?
放 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 放?
The on readings are hou (ホウ). The kun readings are hanasu (はなす), hanatsu (はなつ), hanareru (はなれる), houru (ほうる).
What JLPT level is 放?
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.
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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 放
- 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.