傑: the kanji for excellence; outstanding person
傑 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means excellence; outstanding person. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
傑 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
傑 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).
ケツ (ketsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 傑作けっさく · kessaku | masterpiece |
| 傑出けっしゅつ · kesshutsu | being outstanding … |
| 豪傑ごうけつ · gōketsu | hero; bold person |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この小説は彼の傑作だ。Kono shōsetsu wa kare no kessaku da.This novel is his masterpiece.
- …彼女の絵は傑出している。Kanojo no e wa kesshutsu shite iru.Her paintings are outstanding.
- 物語の主人公は大胆な豪傑だ。Monogatari no shujinkō wa daitan na gōketsu da.The hero of the story is a bold warrior.
- …美術館で名画の傑作を見た。Bijutsukan de meiga no kessaku o mita.I saw a masterpiece of painting at the museum.
- その話は傑作だと、みんなが笑った。Sono hanashi wa kessaku da to, minna ga waratta.Everyone laughed, saying the story was hilarious.
Questions about 傑
How many strokes does 傑 have?
傑 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 傑?
The on readings are ketsu (ケツ). 傑 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 傑?
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.
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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 傑
- 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.