標: the kanji for mark; sign; target
標 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means mark; sign; target. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
標 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
標 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).
ヒョウ (hyou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 目標もくひょう · mokuhyō | goal; target |
| 標識ひょうしき · hyōshiki | sign; marker |
| 標準ひょうじゅん · hyōjun | standard |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今年の目標は日本語の試験に合格することだ。Kotoshi no mokuhyō wa nihongo no shiken ni gōkaku suru koto da.My goal this year is to pass the Japanese exam.
- 道路の標識をよく見て運転しよう。Dōro no hyōshiki o yoku mite unten shiyō.Let's drive while paying attention to road signs.
- ニュースでは標準語が使われる。Nyūsu de wa hyōjungo ga tsukawareru.Standard Japanese is used on the news.
- 標準的なサイズの箱を選んだ。Hyōjunteki na saizu no hako o eranda.I chose a box of standard size.
- 目標に向かって毎日勉強している。Mokuhyō ni mukatte mainichi benkyō shite iru.I study every day toward my goal.
Questions about 標
How many strokes does 標 have?
標 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 標?
The on readings are hyou (ヒョウ). 標 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 標?
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 標
- 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.