端: the kanji for edge; end
端 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means edge; end. Below are its readings, 8 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
端 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
端 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 8 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
タン (tan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 極端きょくたん · kyokutan | extreme |
| 先端せんたん · sentan | tip; cutting edge |
| 途端とたん · totan | just as; the moment |
はし (hashi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 端はし · hashi | edge; end … |
は (ha)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 半端はんぱ · hanpa | incomplete; odd |
| 端数はすう · hasū | fraction; odd amount … |
はた (hata)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 道端みちばた · michibata | roadside |
| 井戸端いどばた · idobata | well side |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 道の端を歩いてください。Michi no hashi o aruite kudasai.Please walk at the side of the road.
- 家を出た途端に雨が降り出した。Ie o deta totan ni ame ga furidashita.The moment I left the house, it started raining.
- 極端な考え方は危ない。Kyokutan na kangaekata wa abunai.Extreme ways of thinking are dangerous.
- 道端に花が咲いている。Michibata ni hana ga saite iru.Flowers are blooming by the roadside.
- 中途半端なまま終わらせたくない。Chūto hanpa na mama owarasetakunai.I don't want to leave it half-finished.
Questions about 端
How many strokes does 端 have?
端 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 端?
The on readings are tan (タン). The kun readings are hashi (はし), ha (は), hata (はた).
What JLPT level is 端?
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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Qualities and conditions
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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 端
- 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.