研: the kanji for polish and study
研 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means polish, study. Below are its readings, 7 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
研 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
研 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 7 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケン (ken)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 研究けんきゅう · kenkyū | research |
| 研修けんしゅう · kenshū | training |
| 研究所けんきゅうじょ · kenkyūjo | research institute |
| 研究者けんきゅうしゃ · kenkyūsha | researcher |
| 新人研修しんじんけんしゅう · shinjin kenshū | new employee training |
| 研究室けんきゅうしつ · kenkyūshitsu | laboratory; professor's office |
とぐ (togu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 研ぐとぐ · togu | to sharpen; to wash (rice) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 来週から新人研修が始まります。Raishū kara shinjin kenshū ga hajimarimasu.New employee training starts next week.
- 大学で経済を研究しています。Daigaku de keizai o kenkyū shite imasu.I do research on economics at a university.
- 研修の資料を用意しました。Kenshū no shiryō o yōi shimashita.I prepared the training materials.
- 研究所は郊外にあります。Kenkyūjo wa kōgai ni arimasu.The research institute is in the suburbs.
- 包丁を研ぎました。Hōchō o togimashita.I sharpened the kitchen knife.
- ご飯を炊く前に米を研ぎます。Gohan o taku mae ni kome o togimasu.I wash the rice before cooking it.
Questions about 研
How many strokes does 研 have?
研 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 研?
The on readings are ken (ケン). The kun readings are togu (とぐ).
What is 新人研修 at a Japanese company?
新人研修 (shinjin kenshū) is training for new employees, usually in April. It often covers business manners, keigo, email writing and how the company works, and can last from a few days to several months.
What JLPT level is 研?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Study and thinking
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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 研
- 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.