酢: the kanji for vinegar
酢 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means vinegar. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
酢 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
酢 has 2 readings 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).
サク (saku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 酢酸さくさん · sakusan | acetic acid |
す (su)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 酢す · su | vinegar |
| 酢の物すのもの · sunomono | vinegared dish |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- すしのご飯には酢を入れる。Sushi no gohan ni wa su o ireru.Vinegar is added to sushi rice.
- きゅうりの酢の物を作った。Kyūri no sunomono o tsukutta.I made a vinegared cucumber dish.
- 酢酸は酢の成分だ。Sakusan wa su no seibun da.Acetic acid is a component of vinegar.
- 酢を少し加えると味がよくなる。Su o sukoshi kuwaeru to aji ga yoku naru.Adding a little vinegar improves the flavor.
- 黒酢は体にいいと言われる。Kurozu wa karada ni ii to iwareru.Black vinegar is said to be good for you.
Questions about 酢
How many strokes does 酢 have?
酢 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 酢?
The on readings are saku (サク). The kun readings are su (す).
What JLPT level is 酢?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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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 酢
- 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.