欧: the kanji for Europe
欧 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means Europe. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
欧 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
欧 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
オウ (ou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 欧米おうべい · ōbei | Europe and America; the West |
| 西欧せいおう · seiō | Western Europe |
| 欧州おうしゅう · Ōshū | Europe |
| 北欧ほくおう · Hokuō | Northern Europe |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この習慣は欧米から伝わった。Kono shūkan wa Ōbei kara tsutawatta.This custom came from the West.
- 北欧のデザインが好きだ。Hokuō no dezain ga suki da.I like Scandinavian design.
- 欧州の国々を列車で回った。Ōshū no kuniguni o ressha de mawatta.I traveled around European countries by train.
- 西欧の文化について研究している。Seiō no bunka ni tsuite kenkyū shite iru.I am studying Western European culture.
- 欧米の会社と取引をしている。Ōbei no kaisha to torihiki o shite iru.We do business with Western companies.
Questions about 欧
How many strokes does 欧 have?
欧 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 欧?
The on readings are ou (オウ). 欧 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 欧?
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.
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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 欧
- 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.