及: the kanji for reach; and
及 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means reach; and. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
及 is written in 3 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
及 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キュウ (kyuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 普及ふきゅう · fukyū | spread; popularization |
| 追及ついきゅう · tsuikyū | pursuit; questioning |
| 言及げんきゅう · genkyū | mention; reference |
およぶ (oyobu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 及ぶおよぶ · oyobu | to reach; to extend to |
および (oyobi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 及びおよび · oyobi | and; as well as |
およぼす (oyobosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 及ぼすおよぼす · oyobosu | to exert; to cause |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- スマホは世界中に普及した。Sumaho wa sekaijū ni fukyū shita.Smartphones have spread all over the world.
- 会議は三時間に及んだ。Kaigi wa sanjikan ni oyonda.The meeting lasted as long as three hours.
- たばこは健康に悪い影響を及ぼす。Tabako wa kenkō ni warui eikyō o oyobosu.Smoking has a bad effect on health.
- 住所及び電話番号を書いてください。Jūsho oyobi denwa bangō o kaite kudasai.Please write your address and phone number.
- 記者が大臣の責任を追及した。Kisha ga daijin no sekinin o tsuikyū shita.Reporters pressed the minister on his responsibility.
Questions about 及
How many strokes does 及 have?
及 is written in 3 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 及?
The on readings are kyuu (キュウ). The kun readings are oyobu (およぶ), oyobi (および), oyobosu (およぼす).
What JLPT level is 及?
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 及
- 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.