更: the kanji for further; renew
更 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means further; renew. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
更 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
更 has 4 readings 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).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 変更へんこう · henkō | change; alteration |
さら (sara)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 更にさらに · sara ni | furthermore; even more |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議の予定を変更しました。Kaigi no yotei o henkō shimashita.I changed the meeting schedule.
- 更に質問がある方はどうぞ。Sara ni shitsumon ga aru kata wa dōzo.If you have any further questions, please go ahead.
- 日程の変更をお知らせします。Nittei no henkō o oshirase shimasu.I will inform you of the schedule change.
- 更に努力を続ける必要がある。Sara ni doryoku o tsuzukeru hitsuyō ga aru.It's necessary to continue making even more effort.
- 計画を大きく変更することにした。Keikaku o ōkiku henkō suru koto ni shita.We decided to make a big change to the plan.
Questions about 更
How many strokes does 更 have?
更 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 更?
The on readings are kou (コウ). The kun readings are sara (さら), fukeru (ふける), fukasu (ふかす).
What JLPT level is 更?
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.
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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 更
- 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.