処: the kanji for deal with; place
処 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means deal with; place. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
処 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
処 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショ (sho)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 処理しょり · shori | processing; handling |
| 対処たいしょ · taisho | coping; dealing with |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 注文のデータを処理しています。Chūmon no dēta o shori shite imasu.I am processing the order data.
- 問題に冷静に対処してください。Mondai ni reisei ni taisho shite kudasai.Please deal with the problem calmly.
- この件は速やかに処理する必要がある。Kono ken wa sumiyaka ni shori suru hitsuyō ga aru.This matter needs to be processed promptly.
- 彼は急な問題にもうまく対処した。Kare wa kyū na mondai ni mo umaku taisho shita.He handled the sudden problem well.
- ゴミの処理方法を確認してください。Gomi no shori hōhō o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check how to dispose of the garbage.
Questions about 処
How many strokes does 処 have?
処 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 処?
The on readings are sho (ショ). 処 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 処?
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 処
- 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.