雑: the kanji for mixed; miscellaneous
雑 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means mixed; miscellaneous. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
雑 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
雑 has 2 readings 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).
ザツ (zatsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 複雑ふくざつ · fukuzatsu | complicated |
| 雑誌ざっし · zasshi | magazine |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この問題はとても複雑です。Kono mondai wa totemo fukuzatsu desu.This problem is very complicated.
- 毎月、雑誌を買っています。Maitsuki, zasshi o katte imasu.I buy a magazine every month.
- この件には複雑な背景がある。Kono ken ni wa fukuzatsu na haikei ga aru.This matter has a complicated background.
- 美容院で雑誌を読んだ。Biyōin de zasshi o yonda.I read a magazine at the beauty salon.
- 手続きが複雑で時間がかかった。Tetsuzuki ga fukuzatsu de jikan ga kakatta.The procedure was complicated and took time.
Questions about 雑
How many strokes does 雑 have?
雑 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 雑?
The on readings are zatsu (ザツ), zou (ゾウ). 雑 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 雑?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 雑
- 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.