経: the kanji for pass through; manage
経 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means pass through; manage. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
経 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
経 has 3 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).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 経済けいざい · keizai | economy |
| 経験けいけん · keiken | experience |
へる (heru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 経るへる · heru | to pass (time/place) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …日本の経済について学んでいます。Nihon no keizai ni tsuite manande imasu.I am studying about the Japanese economy.
- 海外で貴重な経験をしました。Kaigai de kichō na keiken o shimashita.I had a valuable experience abroad.
- 十年の時を経て再会した。Jūnen no toki o hete saikai shita.We reunited after ten years had passed.
- 彼は豊富な経験を持っている。Kare wa hōfu na keiken o motte iru.He has abundant experience.
- 長い時間を経て完成した作品だ。Nagai jikan o hete kansei shita sakuhin da.It's a work that was completed over a long time.
Questions about 経
How many strokes does 経 have?
経 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 経?
The on readings are kei (ケイ), kyou (キョウ). The kun readings are heru (へる).
What JLPT level is 経?
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.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Time and sequence
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 経
- 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.