徴: the kanji for sign; collect
徴 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means sign; collect. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
徴 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
徴 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).
チョウ (chou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 特徴とくちょう · tokuchō | feature |
| 象徴しょうちょう · shōchō | symbol |
| 徴収ちょうしゅう · chōshū | collection (of fees) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この車の特徴は燃費がいいことだ。Kono kuruma no tokuchō wa nenpi ga ii koto da.This car's feature is its good fuel efficiency.
- …はとは平和の象徴だ。Hato wa heiwa no shōchō da.The dove is a symbol of peace.
- 会費を徴収する。Kaihi o chōshū suru.We collect membership fees.
- 犯人の特徴を警察に伝えた。Hannin no tokuchō o keisatsu ni tsutaeta.I described the culprit's features to the police.
- 税金は給料から徴収される。Zeikin wa kyūryō kara chōshū sareru.Taxes are collected from salaries.
Questions about 徴
How many strokes does 徴 have?
徴 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 徴?
The on readings are chou (チョウ). 徴 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 徴?
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.
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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 徴
- 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.