属: the kanji for belong
属 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means belong. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
属 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
属 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).
ゾク (zoku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 所属しょぞく · shozoku | affiliation |
| 金属きんぞく · kinzoku | metal |
| 付属ふぞく · fuzoku | attached; accessory |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 私はテニス部に所属している。Watashi wa tenisubu ni shozoku shite iru.I belong to the tennis club.
- 鉄や銅は金属だ。Tetsu ya dō wa kinzoku da.Iron and copper are metals.
- 付属の説明書をよく読んでください。Fuzoku no setsumeisho o yoku yonde kudasai.Please read the included manual carefully.
- この島は東京都に属する。Kono shima wa Tōkyō-to ni zokusuru.This island belongs to Tokyo Metropolis.
- 金属のアレルギーがある。Kinzoku no arerugī ga aru.I have a metal allergy.
Questions about 属
How many strokes does 属 have?
属 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 属?
The on readings are zoku (ゾク). 属 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 属?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 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 属
- 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.