留: the kanji for stay; detain
留 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means stay; detain. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
留 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
留 has 4 readings 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).
リュウ (ryuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 留学りゅうがく · ryūgaku | studying abroad |
とめる (tomeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 留めるとめる · tomeru | to fasten; to keep in place |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 来年、アメリカに留学します。Rainen, Amerika ni ryūgaku shimasu.I will study abroad in America next year.
- 書類をクリップで留めた。Shorui o kurippu de tometa.I clipped the documents together with a clip.
- 彼女は日本に留学している。Kanojo wa Nihon ni ryūgaku shite iru.She is studying abroad in Japan.
- ボタンをしっかり留めてください。Botan o shikkari tomete kudasai.Please fasten the button securely.
- 留学の準備を進めています。Ryūgaku no junbi o susumete imasu.I am proceeding with preparations to study abroad.
Questions about 留
How many strokes does 留 have?
留 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 留?
The on readings are ryuu (リュウ), ru (ル). The kun readings are tomeru (とめる), tomaru (とまる).
What JLPT level is 留?
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 留
- 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.