込: the kanji for into; crowded
込 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means into; crowded. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
込 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
込 has 2 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).
こむ (komu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 込むこむ · komu | to be crowded |
| 申し込むもうしこむ · mōshikomu | to apply |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 電車がとても込んでいます。Densha ga totemo konde imasu.The train is very crowded.
- 講座に申し込みました。Kōza ni mōshikomimashita.I applied for the course.
- 休日はいつも道が込んでいる。Kyūjitsu wa itsumo michi ga konde iru.The roads are always crowded on holidays.
- 来週、参加を申し込む予定です。Raishū, sanka o mōshikomu yotei desu.I plan to apply to participate next week.
- 朝の電車は特に込んでいる。Asa no densha wa tokuni konde iru.Morning trains are especially crowded.
Questions about 込
How many strokes does 込 have?
込 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 込?
込 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are komu (こむ), komeru (こめる).
What JLPT level is 込?
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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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 込
- 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.