詰: the kanji for pack; stuff; be blocked
詰 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means pack; stuff; be blocked. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
詰 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
詰 has 4 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).
つめる (tsumeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 詰めるつめる · tsumeru | to pack; to stuff |
| 詰め込むつめこむ · tsumekomu | to cram |
| 缶詰かんづめ · kanzume | canned food |
つまる (tsumaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 詰まるつまる · tsumaru | to be blocked; to be packed |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- かばんに荷物を詰めた。Kaban ni nimotsu o tsumeta.I packed my things into the bag.
- 鼻が詰まって眠れない。Hana ga tsumatte nemurenai.My nose is blocked and I can't sleep.
- 非常用に缶詰を買っておいた。Hijōyō ni kanzume o katte oita.I bought canned food for emergencies.
- 少し席を詰めてもらえますか。Sukoshi seki o tsumete moraemasu ka.Could you move over a little?
- 予定がぎっしり詰まっている。Yotei ga gisshiri tsumatte iru.My schedule is fully packed.
Questions about 詰
How many strokes does 詰 have?
詰 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 詰?
The on readings are kitsu (キツ). The kun readings are tsumeru (つめる), tsumaru (つまる), tsumu (つむ).
What JLPT level is 詰?
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.
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Movement and actions
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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 詰
- 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.