項: the kanji for item; clause
項 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means item; clause. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
項 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
項 has 1 reading 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).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 項目こうもく · kōmoku | item |
| 事項じこう · jikō | matter; item |
| 条項じょうこう · jōkō | clause |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 必要な項目をすべて記入した。Hitsuyō na kōmoku o subete kinyū shita.I filled in all the required items.
- 注意事項をよく読んでください。Chūi jikō o yoku yonde kudasai.Please read the precautions carefully.
- 契約の条項を確認した。Keiyaku no jōkō o kakunin shita.I checked the terms of the contract.
- アンケートは十の項目からなる。Ankēto wa jū no kōmoku kara naru.The survey consists of ten items.
- 決定事項をメールで知らせた。Kettei jikō o mēru de shiraseta.I sent out the decisions by email.
Questions about 項
How many strokes does 項 have?
項 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 項?
The on readings are kou (コウ). 項 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 項?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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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 項
- 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.