了: the kanji for finish; understand
了 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means finish; understand. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
了 is written in 2 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
了 has 1 reading 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).
リョウ (ryou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 終了しゅうりょう · shūryō | end; finish |
| 完了かんりょう · kanryō | completion |
| 了解りょうかい · ryōkai | understanding; OK |
| 修了しゅうりょう · shūryō | completion (of a course) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 本日の営業は終了しました。Honjitsu no eigyō wa shūryō shimashita.We are closed for today.
- 登録が完了しました。Tōroku ga kanryō shimashita.Your registration is complete.
- 了解しました。すぐに対応します。Ryōkai shimashita. Sugu ni taiō shimasu.Understood. I will take care of it right away.
- 研修を修了すると証明書がもらえる。Kenshū o shūryō suru to shōmeisho ga moraeru.You receive a certificate when you complete the training.
- 会議は予定より早く終了した。Kaigi wa yotei yori hayaku shūryō shita.The meeting ended earlier than planned.
Questions about 了
How many strokes does 了 have?
了 is written in 2 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 了?
The on readings are ryou (リョウ). 了 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 了?
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
Study, language and culture
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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 了
- 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.