漸: the kanji for gradually
漸 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means gradually. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
漸 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
漸 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).
ゼン (zen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 漸次ぜんじ · zenji | gradually |
| 漸増ぜんぞう · zenzō | gradual increase |
| 漸進的ぜんしんてき · zenshinteki | gradual; step-by-step |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 利用者は漸次増えている。Riyōsha wa zenji fuete iru.The number of users is gradually increasing.
- 改革は漸進的に進められた。Kaikaku wa zenshinteki ni susumerareta.The reforms proceeded step by step.
- 人口は漸増の傾向にある。Jinkō wa zenzō no keikō ni aru.The population is gradually increasing.
- 新しい制度に漸次切り替える。Atarashii seido ni zenji kirikaeru.We will gradually switch to the new system.
- 漸進的な変化のほうが受け入れやすい。Zenshinteki na henka no hō ga ukeireyasui.Gradual change is easier to accept.
Questions about 漸
How many strokes does 漸 have?
漸 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 漸?
The on readings are zen (ゼン). 漸 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 漸?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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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 漸
- 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.