遺: the kanji for leave behind
遺 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means leave behind. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
遺 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
遺 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
イ (i)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遺産いさん · isan | inheritance; heritage |
| 遺跡いせき · iseki | ruins; remains |
| 遺失物いしつぶつ · ishitsubutsu | lost article |
ユイ (yui)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遺言ゆいごん · yuigon | will; last words |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 富士山は世界遺産に登録された。Fujisan wa sekai isan ni tōroku sareta.Mt. Fuji was registered as a World Heritage Site.
- 古代の遺跡を見学した。Kodai no iseki o kengaku shita.I visited ancient ruins.
- 祖父は遺言を残した。Sofu wa yuigon o nokoshita.My grandfather left a will.
- 駅の遺失物係に問い合わせた。Eki no ishitsubutsugakari ni toiawaseta.I inquired at the station's lost-and-found.
- 戦争の遺品が展示されている。Sensō no ihin ga tenji sarete iru.Belongings left from the war are on display.
Questions about 遺
How many strokes does 遺 have?
遺 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 遺?
The on readings are i (イ), yui (ユイ). 遺 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 遺?
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 遺
- 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.