甚: the kanji for very; extreme
甚 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means very; extreme. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
甚 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
甚 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジン (jin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 甚大じんだい · jindai | enormous; serious |
| 幸甚こうじん · kōjin | much obliged |
はなはだ (hanahada)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 甚だはなはだ · hanahada | very; extremely |
はなはだしい (hanahadashii)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 甚だしいはなはだしい · hanahadashii | extreme; gross |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 台風で甚大な被害が出た。Taifū de jindai na higai ga deta.The typhoon caused enormous damage.
- ご協力いただければ幸甚です。Gokyōryoku itadakereba kōjin desu.I would be most grateful for your cooperation.
- 甚だ残念な結果になった。Hanahada zannen na kekka ni natta.The result was extremely disappointing.
- それは甚だしい誤解だ。Sore wa hanahadashii gokai da.That is a gross misunderstanding.
- …地震は町に甚大な影響を与えた。Jishin wa machi ni jindai na eikyō o ataeta.The earthquake had a serious impact on the town.
Questions about 甚
How many strokes does 甚 have?
甚 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 甚?
The on readings are jin (ジン). The kun readings are hanahada (はなはだ), hanahadashii (はなはだしい).
What JLPT level is 甚?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 甚
- 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.