慕: the kanji for long for; adore
慕 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means long for; adore. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
慕 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
慕 has 2 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).
ボ (bo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 敬慕けいぼ · keibo | admiration and love |
したう (shitau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 慕うしたう · shitau | to adore; to look up to |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 生徒たちは先生を慕っている。Seito-tachi wa sensei o shitatte iru.The students adore their teacher.
- …彼は多くの後輩に慕われている。Kare wa ōku no kōhai ni shitawarete iru.He is looked up to by many juniors.
- …恩師への敬慕の気持ちを手紙に書いた。Onshi e no keibo no kimochi o tegami ni kaita.I wrote a letter expressing my admiration for my former teacher.
- 子犬が母犬を慕って後をついていく。Koinu ga hahainu o shitatte ato o tsuite iku.The puppy follows its mother lovingly.
- 故郷を慕う気持ちは変わらない。Kokyō o shitau kimochi wa kawaranai.My longing for my hometown never changes.
Questions about 慕
How many strokes does 慕 have?
慕 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 慕?
The on readings are bo (ボ). The kun readings are shitau (したう).
What JLPT level is 慕?
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 慕
- 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.