渉: the kanji for cross; negotiate
渉 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means cross; negotiate. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
渉 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
渉 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).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 交渉こうしょう · kōshō | negotiation |
| 干渉かんしょう · kanshō | interference |
| 渉外しょうがい · shōgai | public relations; liaison |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 値段を交渉して安くしてもらった。Nedan o kōshō shite yasuku shite moratta.I negotiated the price and got it cheaper.
- 他人の生活に干渉しないでほしい。Tanin no seikatsu ni kanshō shinaide hoshii.I'd like you not to interfere in other people's lives.
- 労働組合が会社と交渉した。Rōdō kumiai ga kaisha to kōshō shita.The labor union negotiated with the company.
- 彼は渉外の担当だ。Kare wa shōgai no tantō da.He is in charge of external relations.
- 内政干渉だと相手国が反発した。Naisei kanshō da to aitekoku ga hanpatsu shita.The other country objected, calling it interference in its internal affairs.
Questions about 渉
How many strokes does 渉 have?
渉 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 渉?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). 渉 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 渉?
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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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 渉
- 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.