透: the kanji for transparent; see through
透 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means transparent; see through. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
透 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
透 has 4 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).
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 透明とうめい · tōmei | transparent |
| 浸透しんとう · shintō | penetration |
すく (suku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 透くすく · suku | to be transparent; to have gaps |
すかす (sukasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 透かすすかす · sukasu | to hold up to the light |
すける (sukeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 透けるすける · sukeru | to be see-through |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この川の水は透明だ。Kono kawa no mizu wa tōmei da.The water in this river is clear.
- お札を光に透かして確かめた。Osatsu o hikari ni sukashite tashikameta.I held the bill up to the light to check it.
- このシャツは薄くて透ける。Kono shatsu wa usukute sukeru.This shirt is thin and see-through.
- 新しい制度が社会に浸透した。Atarashii seido ga shakai ni shintō shita.The new system took hold in society.
- 政治には透明性が求められる。Seiji ni wa tōmeisei ga motomerareru.Transparency is required in politics.
Questions about 透
How many strokes does 透 have?
透 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 透?
The on readings are tou (トウ). The kun readings are suku (すく), sukasu (すかす), sukeru (すける).
What JLPT level is 透?
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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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 透
- 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.