景: the kanji for scenery; view
景 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means scenery; view. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
景 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
景 has 1 reading 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).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 風景ふうけい · fūkei | scenery |
| 背景はいけい · haikei | background |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 景, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 景色けしき · keshiki | scenery; view |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 山から美しい風景を見た。Yama kara utsukushii fūkei o mita.I saw beautiful scenery from the mountain.
- この事件には複雑な背景がある。Kono jiken ni wa fukuzatsu na haikei ga aru.This incident has a complicated background.
- 窓から山の景色が見える。Mado kara yama no keshiki ga mieru.You can see the mountain scenery from the window.
- 海の景色を見ながら食事をした。Umi no keshiki o minagara shokuji o shita.I had a meal while looking at the ocean view.
- この決定の背景を説明します。Kono kettei no haikei o setsumei shimasu.I will explain the background of this decision.
Questions about 景
How many strokes does 景 have?
景 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 景?
The on readings are kei (ケイ). 景 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 景?
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
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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 景
- 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.