条: the kanji for article; clause; line
条 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means article; clause; line. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
条 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
条 has 1 reading 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).
ジョウ (jou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 条件じょうけん · jōken | condition |
| 条約じょうやく · jōyaku | treaty |
| 箇条書きかじょうがき · kajōgaki | itemized list |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この仕事の条件を確かめた。Kono shigoto no jōken o tashikameta.I checked the conditions of this job.
- 両国は平和条約を結んだ。Ryōkoku wa heiwa jōyaku o musunda.The two countries concluded a peace treaty.
- 要点を箇条書きにした。Yōten o kajōgaki ni shita.I listed the main points.
- 憲法第九条について話し合った。Kenpō dai kyū jō ni tsuite hanashiatta.We discussed Article 9 of the Constitution.
- 一つだけ条件がある。Hitotsu dake jōken ga aru.There is just one condition.
Questions about 条
How many strokes does 条 have?
条 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 条?
The on readings are jou (ジョウ). 条 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 条?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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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 条
- 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.