緒: the kanji for thread; beginning
緒 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means thread; beginning. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
緒 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
緒 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チョ (cho)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 情緒じょうちょ · jōcho | sentiment; atmosphere |
お (o)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 一緒いっしょ · issho | together |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …この町には昔ながらの情緒がある。Kono machi ni wa mukashi nagara no jōcho ga aru.This town has an old-fashioned atmosphere.
- 家族と一緒に旅行に行きました。Kazoku to issho ni ryokō ni ikimashita.I went on a trip together with my family.
- 友達と一緒に映画を見た。Tomodachi to issho ni eiga o mita.I watched a movie together with my friend.
- 一緒に頑張りましょう。Issho ni ganbarimashō.Let's do our best together.
- 同僚と一緒に昼食を食べた。Dōryō to issho ni chūshoku o tabeta.I had lunch together with my coworker.
Questions about 緒
How many strokes does 緒 have?
緒 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 緒?
The on readings are sho (ショ), cho (チョ). The kun readings are o (お).
What JLPT level is 緒?
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.
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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 緒
- 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.