定: the kanji for decide; fix
定 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means decide; fix. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
定 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
定 has 5 readings 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).
テイ (tei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 予定よてい · yotei | plan; schedule |
| 安定あんてい · antei | stability |
さだめる (sadameru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 定めるさだめる · sadameru | to establish; to decide |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 明日の予定を確認しました。Ashita no yotei o kakunin shimashita.I checked tomorrow's schedule.
- 彼の生活は安定している。Kare no seikatsu wa antei shite iru.His life is stable.
- 会社は新しい規則を定めた。Kaisha wa atarashii kisoku o sadameta.The company established new rules.
- 予定より早く仕事が終わった。Yotei yori hayaku shigoto ga owatta.The work finished earlier than planned.
- 収入が安定してから家を買った。Shūnyū ga antei shite kara ie o katta.I bought a house after my income became stable.
Questions about 定
How many strokes does 定 have?
定 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 定?
The on readings are tei (テイ), jou (ジョウ). The kun readings are sadameru (さだめる), sadamaru (さだまる), sadaka (さだか).
What JLPT level is 定?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 定
- 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.