准: the kanji for quasi-; ratify
准 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means quasi-; ratify. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
准 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
准 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).
ジュン (jun)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 批准ひじゅん · hijun | ratification |
| 准教授じゅんきょうじゅ · junkyōju | associate professor |
| 准看護師じゅんかんごし · junkangoshi | licensed practical nurse |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 国会が条約を批准した。Kokkai ga jōyaku o hijun shita.The Diet ratified the treaty.
- 姉は大学の准教授だ。Ane wa daigaku no junkyōju da.My older sister is an associate professor at a university.
- 准看護師の資格を取った。Junkangoshi no shikaku o totta.I got a licensed practical nurse qualification.
- 多くの国が協定を批准している。Ōku no kuni ga kyōtei o hijun shite iru.Many countries have ratified the agreement.
- 准教授として研究を続けている。Junkyōju to shite kenkyū o tsuzukete iru.I continue my research as an associate professor.
Questions about 准
How many strokes does 准 have?
准 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 准?
The on readings are jun (ジュン). 准 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 准?
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 准
- 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.