枚: the kanji for (counter for flat things)
枚 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means (counter for flat things). Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
枚 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
枚 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).
マイ (mai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 一枚いちまい · ichimai | one (flat thing) |
| 枚数まいすう · maisū | number of sheets |
| 二枚目にまいめ · nimaime | handsome man; second sheet |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 切手を三枚ください。Kitte o sanmai kudasai.Three stamps, please.
- コピーの枚数を確認してください。Kopī no maisū o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the number of copies.
- 寒いのでシャツをもう一枚着た。Samui node shatsu o mō ichimai kita.It was cold, so I put on one more shirt.
- 申込書は二枚目にも記入が必要です。Mōshikomisho wa nimaime ni mo kinyū ga hitsuyō desu.The second page of the application form must also be filled out.
- 紙を何枚使いましたか。Kami o nanmai tsukaimashita ka.How many sheets of paper did you use?
Questions about 枚
How many strokes does 枚 have?
枚 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 枚?
The on readings are mai (マイ). 枚 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 枚?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 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 枚
- 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.