暫: the kanji for for a while
暫 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means for a while. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
暫 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
暫 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).
ザン (zan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 暫定ざんてい · zantei | provisional |
| 暫時ざんじ · zanji | for a short while |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 暫定的な順位が発表された。Zanteiteki na jun'i ga happyō sareta.Provisional rankings were announced.
- 暫時休憩とします。Zanji kyūkei to shimasu.We will take a short break.
- 新しい規則が暫定的に使われている。Atarashii kisoku ga zanteiteki ni tsukawarete iru.The new rules are being used provisionally.
- 予算は暫定のもので、まだ決まっていない。Yosan wa zantei no mono de, mada kimatte inai.The budget is provisional and has not been decided yet.
- 会議を暫時中断します。Kaigi o zanji chūdan shimasu.We will suspend the meeting for a short while.
Questions about 暫
How many strokes does 暫 have?
暫 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 暫?
The on readings are zan (ザン). 暫 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 暫?
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 暫
- 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.