低: the kanji for low
低 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means low. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
低 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
低 has 4 readings 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).
テイ (tei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 最低さいてい · saitei | lowest; the worst |
| 低下ていか · teika | decline; drop |
| 低温ていおん · teion | low temperature |
ひくい (hikui)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 低いひくい · hikui | low; short |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 私は兄より背が低い。Watashi wa ani yori se ga hikui.I am shorter than my older brother.
- 今朝の最低気温は五度だった。Kesa no saitei kion wa go-do datta.This morning's low was five degrees.
- 年をとると体力が低下する。Toshi o toru to tairyoku ga teika suru.Physical strength declines with age.
- 肉は低温で保存してください。Niku wa teion de hozon shite kudasai.Please keep the meat at a low temperature.
- 彼は低い声で話した。Kare wa hikui koe de hanashita.He spoke in a low voice.
Questions about 低
How many strokes does 低 have?
低 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 低?
The on readings are tei (テイ). The kun readings are hikui (ひくい), hikumeru (ひくめる), hikumaru (ひくまる).
What JLPT level is 低?
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.
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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 低
- 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.