御: the kanji for honorific prefix
御 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means honorific prefix. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
御 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
御 has 3 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).
ゴ (go)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 御礼おれい · orei | thanks; gratitude … |
おん (on)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 御中おんちゅう · onchū | (addressed) to (a company/organization) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- ご協力いただき御礼申し上げます。Gokyōryoku itadaki orei mōshiagemasu.Thank you very much for your cooperation.
- 封筒には会社名の後に御中と書く。Fūtō ni wa kaishamei no ato ni onchū to kaku.On the envelope, write 'onchū' after the company name.
- …先生への御礼の手紙を書いた。Sensei e no orei no tegami o kaita.I wrote a thank-you letter to my teacher.
- 御中と書いた封筒を送った。Onchū to kaita fūtō o okutta.I sent an envelope addressed with 'onchū'.
- …心から御礼申し上げます。Kokoro kara orei mōshiagemasu.I offer my heartfelt thanks.
Questions about 御
How many strokes does 御 have?
御 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 御?
The on readings are gyo (ギョ), go (ゴ). The kun readings are on (おん).
What JLPT level is 御?
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.
More JLPT N3 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 御
- 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.