平: the kanji for flat; peace
平 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means flat; peace. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
平 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
平 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヘイ (hei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 平和へいわ · heiwa | peace |
| 平日へいじつ · heijitsu | weekday |
| 平均へいきん · heikin | average |
たいら (taira)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 平らたいら · taira | flat |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 世界の平和を願っています。Sekai no heiwa o negatte imasu.I wish for peace in the world.
- 平日は仕事で忙しいです。Heijitsu wa shigoto de isogashii desu.I'm busy with work on weekdays.
- 今月の平均気温は例年より高い。Kongetsu no heikin kion wa reinen yori takai.This month's average temperature is higher than usual.
- この土地は平らで家を建てやすい。Kono tochi wa taira de ie o tatete yasui.This land is flat and easy to build a house on.
- 平日の朝は電車が混んでいる。Heijitsu no asa wa densha ga konde iru.Trains are crowded on weekday mornings.
Questions about 平
How many strokes does 平 have?
平 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 平?
The on readings are hei (ヘイ), byou (ビョウ). The kun readings are taira (たいら), hira (ひら).
What JLPT level is 平?
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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Qualities and conditions
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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 平
- 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.