暁: the kanji for dawn
暁 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means dawn. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
暁 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
暁 has 2 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).
ギョウ (gyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 暁天ぎょうてん · gyōten | dawn sky |
| 通暁つうぎょう · tsūgyō | thorough knowledge |
あかつき (akatsuki)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 暁あかつき · akatsuki | dawn; in the event of |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 成功した暁には、みんなでお祝いしよう。Seikō shita akatsuki ni wa, minna de oiwai shiyō.When we succeed, let's all celebrate together.
- 暁の空が赤く染まった。Akatsuki no sora ga akaku somatta.The dawn sky turned red.
- 彼は古代史に通暁している。Kare wa kodaishi ni tsūgyō shite iru.He is thoroughly versed in ancient history.
- 暁天に星が一つ残っていた。Gyōten ni hoshi ga hitotsu nokotte ita.One star remained in the dawn sky.
- 合格した暁には旅行に行きたい。Gōkaku shita akatsuki ni wa ryokō ni ikitai.Once I pass, I want to go on a trip.
Questions about 暁
How many strokes does 暁 have?
暁 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 暁?
The on readings are gyou (ギョウ). The kun readings are akatsuki (あかつき).
What JLPT level is 暁?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 暁
- 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.