軟: the kanji for soft
軟 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means soft. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
軟 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
軟 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).
ナン (nan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 柔軟じゅうなん · jūnan | flexible |
| 柔軟体操じゅうなんたいそう · jūnan taisō | stretching exercises |
やわらかい (yawarakai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 軟らかいやわらかい · yawarakai | soft |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 柔軟な考え方ができる人になりたい。Jūnan na kangaekata ga dekiru hito ni naritai.I want to be someone who can think flexibly.
- 運動の前に柔軟体操をする。Undō no mae ni jūnan taisō o suru.I do stretching exercises before working out.
- ご飯を軟らかめに炊いた。Gohan o yawarakame ni taita.I cooked the rice a little soft.
- 軟らかい土に種をまいた。Yawarakai tsuchi ni tane o maita.I sowed seeds in the soft soil.
- 雨で地面が軟らかくなった。Ame de jimen ga yawarakaku natta.The ground became soft because of the rain.
Questions about 軟
How many strokes does 軟 have?
軟 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 軟?
The on readings are nan (ナン). The kun readings are yawaraka (やわらか), yawarakai (やわらかい).
What JLPT level is 軟?
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.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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 軟
- 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.