面: the kanji for face; surface
面 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means face; surface. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
面 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
面 has 4 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).
メン (men)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 面接めんせつ · mensetsu | interview |
| 真面目まじめ · majime | serious; diligent |
おもて (omote)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 面おもて · omote | surface; face |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 来週、面接を受けます。Raishū, mensetsu o ukemasu.I will have an interview next week.
- 彼は真面目な学生です。Kare wa majime na gakusei desu.He is a serious student.
- 面接を受けるのは初めてです。Mensetsu o ukeru no wa hajimete desu.This is my first time having an interview.
- 彼女はいつも真面目に働いている。Kanojo wa itsumo majime ni hataraite iru.She always works diligently.
- 面接の準備を念入りにした。Mensetsu no junbi o nen'iri ni shita.I carefully prepared for the interview.
Questions about 面
How many strokes does 面 have?
面 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 面?
The on readings are men (メン). The kun readings are omo (おも), omote (おもて), tsura (つら).
What JLPT level is 面?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 面
- 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.