徐: the kanji for slowly
徐 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means slowly. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
徐 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
徐 has 1 reading 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).
ジョ (jo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 徐行じょこう · jokō | going slowly |
| 徐々にじょじょに · jojo ni | gradually |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 学校の前では徐行してください。Gakkō no mae de wa jokō shite kudasai.Please drive slowly in front of the school.
- 病気は徐々によくなっている。Byōki wa jojo ni yoku natte iru.The illness is gradually getting better.
- 電車が駅の手前で徐行した。Densha ga eki no temae de jokō shita.The train slowed down before the station.
- 新しい仕事に徐々に慣れてきた。Atarashii shigoto ni jojo ni narete kita.I have gradually gotten used to the new job.
- 空が徐々に明るくなった。Sora ga jojo ni akaruku natta.The sky gradually grew brighter.
Questions about 徐
How many strokes does 徐 have?
徐 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 徐?
The on readings are jo (ジョ). 徐 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 徐?
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 徐
- 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.