靴: the kanji for shoes
靴 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means shoes. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
靴 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
靴 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
くつ (kutsu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 靴くつ · kutsu | shoes |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しい靴を買いました。Atarashii kutsu o kaimashita.I bought new shoes.
- この靴はとても歩きやすい。Kono kutsu wa totemo arukiyasui.These shoes are very easy to walk in.
- 玄関で靴を脱いでください。Genkan de kutsu o nuide kudasai.Please take off your shoes at the entrance.
- 雨の日は靴が濡れてしまう。Ame no hi wa kutsu ga nurete shimau.My shoes get wet on rainy days.
- 靴のサイズが合わなかった。Kutsu no saizu ga awanakatta.The shoe size didn't fit.
Questions about 靴
How many strokes does 靴 have?
靴 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 靴?
The on readings are ka (カ). The kun readings are kutsu (くつ).
What JLPT level is 靴?
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 靴
- 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.