居: the kanji for be present; dwell
居 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means be present; dwell. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
居 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
居 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョ (kyo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 住居じゅうきょ · jūkyo | residence |
いる (iru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 居るいる · iru | to be (present); to exist |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しい住居を探しています。Atarashii jūkyo o sagashite imasu.I'm looking for a new residence.
- 今日は家に居ます。Kyō wa ie ni imasu.I'll be at home today.
- この住居は駅から近い。Kono jūkyo wa eki kara chikai.This residence is close to the station.
- 誰か部屋に居ますか。Dareka heya ni imasu ka.Is someone in the room?
- 彼はいつも図書館に居る。Kare wa itsumo toshokan ni iru.He is always at the library.
Questions about 居
How many strokes does 居 have?
居 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 居?
The on readings are kyo (キョ). The kun readings are iru (いる).
What JLPT level is 居?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 居
- 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.