機: the kanji for machine; opportunity
機 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means machine; opportunity. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
機 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
機 has 2 readings 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).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 機会きかい · kikai | opportunity |
| 機械きかい · kikai | machine |
| 飛行機ひこうき · hikōki | airplane |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- いい機会なので参加します。Ii kikai na node sanka shimasu.Since it's a good opportunity, I'll participate.
- 工場には多くの機械がある。Kōjō ni wa ōku no kikai ga aru.There are many machines in the factory.
- 飛行機で大阪に行きました。Hikōki de Ōsaka ni ikimashita.I went to Osaka by airplane.
- 新しい機械を導入した。Atarashii kikai o dōnyū shita.We introduced a new machine.
- いつか彼と話す機会があるだろう。Itsuka kare to hanasu kikai ga aru darō.There will probably be a chance to talk with him someday.
Questions about 機
How many strokes does 機 have?
機 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 機?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are hata (はた).
What JLPT level is 機?
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
Work and money
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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 機
- 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.