皆: the kanji for all; everyone
皆 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means all; everyone. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
皆 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
皆 has 2 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).
カイ (kai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 皆無かいむ · kaimu | none whatsoever |
みな (mina)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 皆みな · mina | everyone; all |
| 皆さんみなさん · minasan | everyone (polite) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この計画には問題点が皆無だった。Kono keikaku ni wa mondaiten ga kaimu datta.This plan had absolutely no problems.
- 皆さん、こんにちは。Minasan, konnichiwa.Hello, everyone.
- …皆でパーティーを楽しんだ。Mina de pātī o tanoshinda.Everyone enjoyed the party together.
- 皆さんのご協力に感謝します。Minasan no gokyōryoku ni kansha shimasu.I appreciate everyone's cooperation.
- …皆で協力して問題を解決した。Mina de kyōryoku shite mondai o kaiketsu shita.Everyone cooperated to solve the problem.
Questions about 皆
How many strokes does 皆 have?
皆 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 皆?
The on readings are kai (カイ). The kun readings are mina (みな).
What JLPT level is 皆?
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 皆
- 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.