企: the kanji for plan; undertake
企 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means plan; undertake. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
企 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
企 has 2 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).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 企業きぎょう · kigyō | company; business |
| 企画きかく · kikaku | plan; project |
くわだてる (kuwadateru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 企てるくわだてる · kuwadateru | to plot; to attempt |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 兄は大きな企業で働いている。Ani wa ōki na kigyō de hataraite iru.My older brother works for a large company.
- 文化祭の企画を考えた。Bunkasai no kikaku o kangaeta.I came up with a plan for the school festival.
- 犯人は銀行強盗を企てた。Hannin wa ginkō gōtō o kuwadateta.The criminal plotted a bank robbery.
- 新しい商品を企画している。Atarashii shōhin o kikaku shite iru.We are planning a new product.
- 地元の企業が祭りを支援した。Jimoto no kigyō ga matsuri o shien shita.Local businesses supported the festival.
Questions about 企
How many strokes does 企 have?
企 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 企?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are kuwadateru (くわだてる).
What JLPT level is 企?
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
Work, money and industry
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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 企
- 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.