勲: the kanji for merit; honor
勲 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means merit; honor. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
勲 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
勲 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).
クン (kun)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 勲章くんしょう · kunshō | decoration; medal |
| 殊勲しゅくん · shukun | distinguished service |
| 叙勲じょくん · jokun | conferment of decorations |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 祖父は勲章をもらった。Sofu wa kunshō o moratta.My grandfather received a decoration.
- 彼は試合の殊勲選手に選ばれた。Kare wa shiai no shukun senshu ni erabareta.He was chosen as the game's most valuable player.
- 叙勲の知らせが届いた。Jokun no shirase ga todoita.News of the conferment of a decoration arrived.
- 胸に勲章を付けて式に出た。Mune ni kunshō o tsukete shiki ni deta.He attended the ceremony wearing a medal on his chest.
- …チームの勝利は彼の殊勲だ。Chīmu no shōri wa kare no shukun da.The team's victory is his great achievement.
Questions about 勲
How many strokes does 勲 have?
勲 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 勲?
The on readings are kun (クン). 勲 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 勲?
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 勲
- 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.