随: the kanji for follow; at will
随 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means follow; at will. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
随 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
随 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).
ズイ (zui)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 随分ずいぶん · zuibun | very; quite |
| 随筆ずいひつ · zuihitsu | essay … |
| 随時ずいじ · zuiji | at any time |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 随分背が伸びたね。Zuibun se ga nobita ne.You've grown quite a bit taller.
- 新しい情報は随時お知らせします。Atarashii jōhō wa zuiji oshirase shimasu.We will share new information as it comes.
- …彼女の随筆を愛読している。Kanojo no zuihitsu o aidoku shite iru.I love reading her essays.
- 社長に随行して海外へ行った。Shachō ni zuikō shite kaigai e itta.I accompanied the president overseas.
- …参加者は随意に席を選べる。Sankasha wa zuii ni seki o eraberu.Participants can choose their seats freely.
Questions about 随
How many strokes does 随 have?
随 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 随?
The on readings are zui (ズイ). 随 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 随?
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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Qualities and conditions
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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 随
- 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.