達: the kanji for reach; attain
達 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means reach; attain. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
達 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
達 has 1 reading 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).
タツ (tatsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 発達はったつ · hattatsu | development |
| 達成たっせい · tassei | achievement |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 達, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 友達ともだち · tomodachi | friend |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 最近、子どもの発達について学んだ。Saikin, kodomo no hattatsu ni tsuite mananda.I recently studied about child development.
- 長年の努力の末、目標を達成した。Naganen no doryoku no sue, mokuhyō o tassei shita.After years of effort, I achieved my goal.
- 友達と一緒に映画を見た。Tomodachi to issho ni eiga o mita.I watched a movie together with my friend.
- 技術の発達で生活が便利になった。Gijutsu no hattatsu de seikatsu ga benri ni natta.Life became convenient thanks to technological development.
- 目標を達成できてうれしいです。Mokuhyō o tassei dekite ureshii desu.I'm happy to have achieved my goal.
Questions about 達
How many strokes does 達 have?
達 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 達?
The on readings are tatsu (タツ). 達 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 達?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 達
- 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.