注: the kanji for pour, note, attention
注 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means pour, note, attention. Below are its readings, 9 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
注 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
注 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 9 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チュウ (chuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 注意ちゅうい · chūi | attention; caution |
| 注文ちゅうもん · chūmon | order |
| 注目ちゅうもく · chūmoku | attention |
| 注射ちゅうしゃ · chūsha | injection |
| 発注はっちゅう · hatchū | placing an order |
| 受注じゅちゅう · juchū | receiving an order |
| 注意事項ちゅういじこう · chūi jikō | notes; things to be aware of |
| 注釈ちゅうしゃく · chūshaku | annotation |
そそぐ (sosogu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 注ぐそそぐ · sosogu | to pour; to focus |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 部品を二百個発注しました。Buhin o nihyakko hatchū shimashita.We ordered two hundred parts.
- 大きな案件を受注しました。Ōkina anken o juchū shimashita.We won a big contract.
- 段差に注意してください。Dansa ni chūi shite kudasai.Please watch your step.
- オンラインで本を注文しました。Onrain de hon o chūmon shimashita.I ordered a book online.
- この新しい技術が注目されています。Kono atarashii gijutsu ga chūmoku sarete imasu.This new technology is attracting attention.
- 新しい事業に力を注いでいます。Atarashii jigyō ni chikara o sosoide imasu.We're pouring our energy into the new business.
Questions about 注
How many strokes does 注 have?
注 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 注?
The on readings are chuu (チュウ). The kun readings are sosogu (そそぐ).
What is the difference between 発注 and 受注?
発注 (hatchū) is placing an order with a supplier. 受注 (juchū) is receiving an order from a customer. They are opposite sides of the same deal.
What JLPT level is 注?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Movement and actions
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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 注
- 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.