酬: the kanji for reward; respond
酬 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means reward; respond. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
酬 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
酬 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).
シュウ (shuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 報酬ほうしゅう · hōshū | pay; reward |
| 応酬おうしゅう · ōshū | exchange (of words); retort |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 仕事の報酬を受け取った。Shigoto no hōshū o uketotta.I received payment for the work.
- 会議では激しい意見の応酬があった。Kaigi de wa hageshii iken no ōshū ga atta.There was a heated exchange of opinions at the meeting.
- 報酬は月末に支払われる。Hōshū wa getsumatsu ni shiharawareru.Payment is made at the end of the month.
- 役員の報酬が発表された。Yakuin no hōshū ga happyō sareta.Executive compensation was announced.
- 二人はテレビで言葉の応酬を続けた。Futari wa terebi de kotoba no ōshū o tsuzuketa.The two kept trading words on TV.
Questions about 酬
How many strokes does 酬 have?
酬 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 酬?
The on readings are shuu (シュウ). 酬 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 酬?
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
Work, money and industry
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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 酬
- 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.