頂: the kanji for receive (humble); summit
頂 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means receive (humble); summit. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
頂 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
頂 has 3 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).
チョウ (chou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 山頂さんちょう · sanchō | mountain summit |
いただく (itadaku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 頂くいただく · itadaku | to receive (humble) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 登山隊は無事、山頂に到達した。Tozan-tai wa buji, sanchō ni tōtatsu shita.The climbing team safely reached the summit.
- 先生からお土産を頂きました。Sensei kara omiyage o itadakimashita.I received a souvenir from my teacher.
- 山頂からの景色は素晴らしかった。Sanchō kara no keshiki wa subarashikatta.The view from the summit was wonderful.
- 先ほど、電話を頂きました。Sakihodo, denwa o itadakimashita.I received a call a little while ago.
- 富士山の山頂に登った。Fujisan no sanchō ni nobotta.I climbed to the summit of Mt. Fuji.
Questions about 頂
How many strokes does 頂 have?
頂 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 頂?
The on readings are chou (チョウ). The kun readings are itadaku (いただく), itadaki (いただき).
What JLPT level is 頂?
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 頂
- 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.