演: the kanji for perform
演 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means perform. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
演 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
演 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
エン (en)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 演技えんぎ · engi | acting; performance |
| 講演こうえん · kōen | lecture |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼女の演技はとても上手だった。Kanojo no engi wa totemo jōzu datta.Her acting was very skillful.
- 専門家による講演を聞いた。Senmonka ni yoru kōen o kiita.I listened to a lecture by an expert.
- その俳優の演技に感動した。Sono haiyū no engi ni kandō shita.I was moved by that actor's performance.
- 来週、大学で講演を行います。Raishū, daigaku de kōen o okonaimasu.I will give a lecture at the university next week.
- 彼の演技力は素晴らしい。Kare no engiryoku wa subarashii.His acting ability is amazing.
Questions about 演
How many strokes does 演 have?
演 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 演?
The on readings are en (エン). 演 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 演?
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
Study and communication
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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 演
- 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.