郭: the kanji for enclosure; outline
郭 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means enclosure; outline. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
郭 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
郭 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カク (kaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 輪郭りんかく · rinkaku | outline; contour |
| 城郭じょうかく · jōkaku | castle; castle walls |
| 外郭がいかく · gaikaku | outer wall; affiliated |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 顔の輪郭を描いた。Kao no rinkaku o kaita.I drew the outline of a face.
- 計画の輪郭が見えてきた。Keikaku no rinkaku ga miete kita.The outline of the plan has become clear.
- …日本の城郭は美しい。Nihon no jōkaku wa utsukushii.Japanese castles are beautiful.
- 省の外郭団体で働いている。Shō no gaikaku dantai de hataraite iru.I work for an organization affiliated with the ministry.
- 霧で山の輪郭がぼやけている。Kiri de yama no rinkaku ga boyakete iru.The outline of the mountain is blurred by fog.
Questions about 郭
How many strokes does 郭 have?
郭 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 郭?
The on readings are kaku (カク). 郭 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 郭?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 郭
- 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.