純: the kanji for pure; genuine
純 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means pure; genuine. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
純 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
純 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジュン (jun)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 単純たんじゅん · tanjun | simple |
| 純粋じゅんすい · junsui | pure; innocent |
| 純金じゅんきん · junkin | pure gold |
| 純白じゅんぱく · junpaku | pure white |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この問題は単純ではない。Kono mondai wa tanjun de wa nai.This problem is not simple.
- 子どもの純粋な気持ちを大切にしたい。Kodomo no junsui na kimochi o taisetsu ni shitai.I want to treasure children's innocent feelings.
- これは純金の指輪だ。Kore wa junkin no yubiwa da.This is a pure gold ring.
- 単純な作業でも気をつけてやる。Tanjun na sagyō demo ki o tsukete yaru.Even simple tasks should be done carefully.
- 花嫁は純白のドレスを着ていた。Hanayome wa junpaku no doresu o kite ita.The bride was wearing a pure white dress.
Questions about 純
How many strokes does 純 have?
純 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 純?
The on readings are jun (ジュン). 純 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 純?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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 純
- 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.