容: the kanji for contain; appearance
容 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means contain; appearance. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
容 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
容 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).
ヨウ (you)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 内容ないよう · naiyō | content |
| 容易ようい · yōi | easy |
| 美容びよう · biyō | beauty |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- メールの内容を確認しました。Mēru no naiyō o kakunin shimashita.I confirmed the content of the email.
- この問題は容易に解決できる。Kono mondai wa yōi ni kaiketsu dekiru.This problem can be easily solved.
- 駅前に新しい美容院ができた。Ekimae ni atarashii biyōin ga dekita.A new beauty salon opened in front of the station.
- 本の内容について話し合った。Hon no naiyō ni tsuite hanashiatta.We discussed the content of the book.
- この作業は容易ではない。Kono sagyō wa yōi de wa nai.This task is not easy.
Questions about 容
How many strokes does 容 have?
容 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 容?
The on readings are you (ヨウ). 容 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 容?
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
Qualities and conditions
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 容
- 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.