暇: the kanji for free time; leave
暇 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means free time; leave. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
暇 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
暇 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).
カ (ka)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 休暇きゅうか · kyūka | vacation; leave |
| 余暇よか · yoka | leisure time |
ひま (hima)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 暇ひま · hima | free time |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 夏に一週間の休暇を取った。Natsu ni isshūkan no kyūka o totta.I took a week's vacation in summer.
- 余暇を楽しむ人が増えた。Yoka o tanoshimu hito ga fueta.More people are enjoying their leisure time.
- 今日は暇だから映画でも見よう。Kyō wa hima da kara eiga demo miyō.I'm free today, so let's see a movie or something.
- 忙しくて寝る暇もない。Isogashikute neru hima mo nai.I'm so busy I don't even have time to sleep.
- 暇な時に連絡してください。Hima na toki ni renraku shite kudasai.Please get in touch when you're free.
Questions about 暇
How many strokes does 暇 have?
暇 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 暇?
The on readings are ka (カ). The kun readings are hima (ひま).
What JLPT level is 暇?
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 暇
- 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.