艶: the kanji for gloss; charm
艶 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means gloss; charm. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
艶 is written in 19 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
艶 has 2 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).
エン (en)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 妖艶ようえん · yōen | bewitching |
| 艶然えんぜん · enzen | charmingly |
つや (tsuya)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 艶つや · tsuya | gloss; luster |
| 色艶いろつや · irotsuya | color and luster |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 磨いた靴に艶が出た。Migaita kutsu ni tsuya ga deta.The polished shoes gained a shine.
- …このりんごは色艶がいい。Kono ringo wa irotsuya ga ii.This apple has good color and luster.
- 髪に艶を出すシャンプーだ。Kami ni tsuya o dasu shanpū da.It's a shampoo that makes hair shine.
- 女優が妖艶な役を演じた。Joyū ga yōen na yaku o enjita.The actress played a bewitching role.
- 祖母は顔の色艶がよく元気そうだ。Sobo wa kao no irotsuya ga yoku genki sō da.My grandmother has a healthy glow and looks well.
Questions about 艶
How many strokes does 艶 have?
艶 is written in 19 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 艶?
The on readings are en (エン). The kun readings are tsuya (つや).
What JLPT level is 艶?
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 艶
- 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.