内: the kanji for inside; within
内 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means inside; within. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
内 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
内 has 3 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).
ナイ (nai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 内容ないよう · naiyō | content |
| 案内あんない · annai | guidance; information |
| 国内こくない · kokunai | domestic |
うち (uchi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 内うち · uchi | inside; home |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- メールの内容を確認しました。Mēru no naiyō o kakunin shimashita.I checked the content of the email.
- 駅で観光案内をもらった。Eki de kankō annai o moratta.I got tourist information at the station.
- この商品は国内で人気があります。Kono shōhin wa kokunai de ninki ga arimasu.This product is popular domestically.
- 一時間以内に戻ります。Ichijikan inai ni modorimasu.I will return within an hour.
- 内のことは家族で決めます。Uchi no koto wa kazoku de kimemasu.Matters at home are decided by the family.
Questions about 内
How many strokes does 内 have?
内 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 内?
The on readings are nai (ナイ), dai (ダイ). The kun readings are uchi (うち).
What JLPT level is 内?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 内
- 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.