叙: the kanji for narrate; confer
叙 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means narrate; confer. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
叙 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
叙 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).
ジョ (jo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 叙述じょじゅつ · jojutsu | description; narration |
| 叙情じょじょう · jojō | lyricism |
| 叙勲じょくん · jokun | conferment of decorations |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 作者は自然を美しく叙述している。Sakusha wa shizen o utsukushiku jojutsu shite iru.The author describes nature beautifully.
- 叙情的な歌詞が心にしみる。Jojōteki na kashi ga kokoro ni shimiru.The lyrical words touch the heart.
- 祖父は春の叙勲を受けた。Sofu wa haru no jokun o uketa.My grandfather received a decoration in the spring honors.
- この詩は叙景に優れている。Kono shi wa jokei ni sugurete iru.This poem excels at describing scenery.
- 事実を順に叙述することが大切だ。Jijitsu o jun ni jojutsu suru koto ga taisetsu da.It is important to describe the facts in order.
Questions about 叙
How many strokes does 叙 have?
叙 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 叙?
The on readings are jo (ジョ). 叙 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 叙?
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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Movement and actions
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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 叙
- 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.