現: the kanji for present; appear
現 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means present; appear. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
現 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
現 has 3 readings 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).
ゲン (gen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 現在げんざい · genzai | present; now |
| 表現ひょうげん · hyōgen | expression |
あらわれる (arawareru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 現れるあらわれる · arawareru | to appear |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 現在の状況を教えてください。Genzai no jōkyō o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me the current situation.
- 自分の気持ちを表現するのは難しい。Jibun no kimochi o hyōgen suru no wa muzukashii.Expressing your own feelings is difficult.
- 突然、彼が目の前に現れた。Totsuzen, kare ga me no mae ni arawareta.Suddenly, he appeared before me.
- 絵で気持ちを表現しました。E de kimochi o hyōgen shimashita.I expressed my feelings through a painting.
- 現在は東京に住んでいます。Genzai wa Tōkyō ni sunde imasu.I currently live in Tokyo.
Questions about 現
How many strokes does 現 have?
現 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 現?
The on readings are gen (ゲン). The kun readings are arawareru (あらわれる), arawasu (あらわす).
What JLPT level is 現?
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.
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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 現
- 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.