幾: the kanji for how many; several
幾 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means how many; several. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
幾 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
幾 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 (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 幾何学きかがく · kikagaku | geometry |
いく (iku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 幾ついくつ · ikutsu | how many |
| 幾つかいくつか · ikutsuka | several; a few |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 高校で幾何学を学んだ。Kōkō de kikagaku o mananda.I studied geometry in high school.
- お子さんは幾つですか。Okosan wa ikutsu desu ka.How old is your child?
- …箱の中にりんごが幾つか入っている。Hako no naka ni ringo ga ikutsuka haitte iru.There are a few apples in the box.
- 幾つか質問があります。Ikutsuka shitsumon ga arimasu.I have a few questions.
- 幾何学の問題は少し難しい。Kikagaku no mondai wa sukoshi muzukashii.Geometry problems are a little difficult.
Questions about 幾
How many strokes does 幾 have?
幾 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 幾?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are iku (いく).
What JLPT level is 幾?
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 幾
- 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.