雲: the kanji for cloud
雲 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means cloud. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
雲 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
雲 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ウン (un)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 雲海うんかい · unkai | sea of clouds |
| 星雲せいうん · seiun | nebula |
くも (kumo)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 雲くも · kumo | cloud |
| 雨雲あまぐも · amagumo | rain cloud |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 空に白い雲が浮かんでいる。Sora ni shiroi kumo ga ukande iru.White clouds are floating in the sky.
- 雨雲が近づいてきた。Amagumo ga chikazuite kita.Rain clouds are approaching.
- 山の上から雲海を見た。Yama no ue kara unkai o mita.I saw a sea of clouds from the top of the mountain.
- 望遠鏡で遠くの星雲を観察した。Bōenkyō de tōku no seiun o kansatsu shita.I observed a distant nebula through a telescope.
- 雲一つない青空だ。Kumo hitotsu nai aozora da.It is a clear blue sky without a single cloud.
Questions about 雲
How many strokes does 雲 have?
雲 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 雲?
The on readings are un (ウン). The kun readings are kumo (くも).
What JLPT level is 雲?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Nature, weather and animals
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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 雲
- 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.