沿: the kanji for along
沿 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means along. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
沿 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
沿 has 2 readings 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).
エン (en)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 沿岸えんがん · engan | coast |
| 沿線えんせん · ensen | along a railway line |
| 沿道えんどう · endō | roadside … |
そう (sou)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 沿うそう · sou | to go along; to follow |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 台風が沿岸に近づいている。Taifū ga engan ni chikazuite iru.The typhoon is approaching the coast.
- この沿線には大学が多い。Kono ensen ni wa daigaku ga ōi.There are many universities along this line.
- 沿道の人々がランナーを応援した。Endō no hitobito ga rannā o ōen shita.People along the road cheered for the runners.
- 川に沿って歩いた。Kawa ni sotte aruita.I walked along the river.
- ご希望に沿えるよう努力します。Go-kibō ni soeru yō doryoku shimasu.We will do our best to meet your wishes.
Questions about 沿
How many strokes does 沿 have?
沿 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 沿?
The on readings are en (エン). The kun readings are sou (そう).
What JLPT level is 沿?
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 沿
- 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.