塩: the kanji for salt
塩 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means salt. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
塩 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
塩 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
エン (en)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 食塩しょくえん · shokuen | table salt |
| 塩分えんぶん · enbun | salt content |
| 塩酸えんさん · ensan | hydrochloric acid |
しお (shio)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 塩しお · shio | salt |
| 塩辛いしおからい · shiokarai | salty |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- スープに塩を少し足した。Sūpu ni shio o sukoshi tashita.I added a little salt to the soup.
- 医者に塩分を控えるように言われた。Isha ni enbun o hikaeru yō ni iwareta.The doctor told me to cut down on salt.
- この漬物はちょっと塩辛い。Kono tsukemono wa chotto shiokarai.These pickles are a little salty.
- 食塩水で野菜を洗った。Shokuensui de yasai o aratta.I washed the vegetables in salt water.
- 肉に塩とこしょうで味をつけた。Niku ni shio to koshō de aji o tsuketa.I seasoned the meat with salt and pepper.
Questions about 塩
How many strokes does 塩 have?
塩 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 塩?
The on readings are en (エン). The kun readings are shio (しお).
What JLPT level is 塩?
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.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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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 塩
- 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.