未: the kanji for not yet
未 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means not yet. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
未 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
未 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).
ミ (mi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 未来みらい · mirai | future |
| 未定みてい · mitei | undecided |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 未来のことは誰にも分からない。Mirai no koto wa dare ni mo wakaranai.No one knows about the future.
- 日程はまだ未定です。Nittei wa mada mitei desu.The schedule is still undecided.
- 子どもたちに明るい未来を残したい。Kodomotachi ni akarui mirai o nokoshitai.I want to leave a bright future for the children.
- 会議の日にちは未定のままだ。Kaigi no hinichi wa mitei no mama da.The meeting date remains undecided.
- 未来の技術について考えている。Mirai no gijutsu ni tsuite kangaete iru.I'm thinking about future technology.
Questions about 未
How many strokes does 未 have?
未 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 未?
The on readings are mi (ミ). 未 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 未?
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
Time and sequence
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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 未
- 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.