含: the kanji for contain; include
含 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means contain; include. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
含 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
含 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ガン (gan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 含有がんゆう · gan'yū | content (of a substance) |
| 含蓄がんちく · ganchiku | depth of meaning |
ふくむ (fukumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 含むふくむ · fukumu | to contain; to include |
ふくめる (fukumeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 含めるふくめる · fukumeru | to include |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 料金には税金が含まれています。Ryōkin ni wa zeikin ga fukumarete imasu.The fee includes tax.
- 私を含めて五人が参加する。Watashi o fukumete gonin ga sanka suru.Five people, including me, will take part.
- この野菜はビタミンを多く含んでいる。Kono yasai wa bitamin o ōku fukunde iru.This vegetable contains a lot of vitamins.
- 先生の言葉には含蓄がある。Sensei no kotoba ni wa ganchiku ga aru.The teacher's words have depth.
- 鉄の含有量を調べた。Tetsu no gan'yūryō o shirabeta.We checked the iron content.
Questions about 含
How many strokes does 含 have?
含 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 含?
The on readings are gan (ガン). The kun readings are fukumu (ふくむ), fukumeru (ふくめる).
What JLPT level is 含?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 含
- 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.