織: the kanji for weave
織 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means weave. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
織 is written in 18 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
織 has 3 readings 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).
ショク (shoku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 織機しょっき · shokki | loom |
シキ (shiki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 組織そしき · soshiki | organization |
おる (oru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 織るおる · oru | to weave |
| 織物おりもの · orimono | textile; woven fabric |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会社は大きな組織だ。Kaisha wa ōki na soshiki da.A company is a large organization.
- この布は手で織られた。Kono nuno wa te de orareta.This cloth was woven by hand.
- 京都は織物で有名だ。Kyōto wa orimono de yūmei da.Kyoto is famous for its textiles.
- 博物館で昔の織機を見た。Hakubutsukan de mukashi no shokki o mita.I saw an old loom at the museum.
- ボランティアの組織を作った。Borantia no soshiki o tsukutta.We formed a volunteer organization.
Questions about 織
How many strokes does 織 have?
織 is written in 18 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 織?
The on readings are shoku (ショク), shiki (シキ). The kun readings are oru (おる).
What JLPT level is 織?
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 織
- 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.