硝: the kanji for saltpeter; nitrate
硝 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means saltpeter; nitrate. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
硝 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
硝 has 1 reading 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).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 硝酸しょうさん · shōsan | nitric acid |
| 硝石しょうせき · shōseki | saltpeter |
| 硝煙しょうえん · shōen | gunsmoke |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 硝酸は危険な薬品だ。Shōsan wa kiken na yakuhin da.Nitric acid is a dangerous chemical.
- 昔は硝石から火薬を作った。Mukashi wa shōseki kara kayaku o tsukutta.Long ago, gunpowder was made from saltpeter.
- 戦場に硝煙のにおいが残っていた。Senjō ni shōen no nioi ga nokotte ita.The smell of gunsmoke lingered on the battlefield.
- 理科の実験で硝酸を使った。Rika no jikken de shōsan o tsukatta.We used nitric acid in a science experiment.
- 硝石は肥料にも使われる。Shōseki wa hiryō ni mo tsukawareru.Saltpeter is also used as fertilizer.
Questions about 硝
How many strokes does 硝 have?
硝 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 硝?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). 硝 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 硝?
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 硝
- 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.