客: the kanji for guest; customer
客 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means guest; customer. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
客 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
客 has 2 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).
キャク (kyaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 客きゃく · kyaku | guest; customer |
| 観光客かんこうきゃく · kankōkyaku | tourist |
| 乗客じょうきゃく · jōkyaku | passenger |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 店にはたくさんの客がいた。Mise ni wa takusan no kyaku ga ita.There were many customers in the shop.
- この寺には多くの観光客が訪れる。Kono tera ni wa ōku no kankōkyaku ga otozureru.Many tourists visit this temple.
- 電車の乗客がホームに並んでいた。Densha no jōkyaku ga hōmu ni narande ita.The train's passengers were lining up on the platform.
- 客からいいレビューをもらった。Kyaku kara ii rebyū o moratta.We received a good review from a customer.
- 観光客向けの案内板が増えた。Kankōkyaku muke no annaiban ga fueta.Information boards for tourists have increased.
Questions about 客
How many strokes does 客 have?
客 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 客?
The on readings are kyaku (キャク), kaku (カク). 客 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 客?
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.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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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 客
- 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.