述: the kanji for state; mention
述 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means state; mention. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
述 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
述 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジュツ (jutsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 記述きじゅつ · kijutsu | description |
| 前述ぜんじゅつ · zenjutsu | aforementioned |
| 述語じゅつご · jutsugo | predicate |
| 口述こうじゅつ · kōjutsu | oral statement |
のべる (noberu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 述べるのべる · noberu | to state; to express |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議で自分の意見を述べた。Kaigi de jibun no iken o nobeta.I stated my opinion at the meeting.
- 試験には記述問題が多かった。Shiken ni wa kijutsu mondai ga ōkatta.The exam had many written-answer questions.
- 前述のとおり、会場は二階です。Zenjutsu no tōri, kaijō wa nikai desu.As mentioned above, the venue is on the second floor.
- 主語と述語の関係に注意して読もう。Shugo to jutsugo no kankei ni chūi shite yomō.Read carefully, paying attention to the subject and predicate.
- 社長はお礼の言葉を述べた。Shachō wa orei no kotoba o nobeta.The president expressed words of thanks.
Questions about 述
How many strokes does 述 have?
述 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 述?
The on readings are jutsu (ジュツ). The kun readings are noberu (のべる).
What JLPT level is 述?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 述
- 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.