普: the kanji for general; ordinary
普 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means general; ordinary. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
普 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
普 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
フ (fu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 普通ふつう · futsū | ordinary; usual |
| 普段ふだん · fudan | usually; everyday |
| 普段着ふだんぎ · fudangi | everyday clothes |
| 普及ふきゅう · fukyū | spread; becoming widespread |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 普通の電車で行きましょう。Futsū no densha de ikimashō.Let's take the local train.
- 普段は自転車で通勤している。Fudan wa jitensha de tsūkin shite iru.I usually commute by bicycle.
- スマホは世界中に普及した。Sumaho wa sekaijū ni fukyū shita.Smartphones have spread all over the world.
- 休日は普段着で過ごす。Kyūjitsu wa fudangi de sugosu.On my days off, I wear everyday clothes.
- 普通郵便で書類を送った。Futsū yūbin de shorui o okutta.I sent the documents by regular mail.
Questions about 普
How many strokes does 普 have?
普 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 普?
The on readings are fu (フ). 普 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 普?
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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Qualities and conditions
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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 普
- 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.