捨: the kanji for throw away
捨 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means throw away. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
捨 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
捨 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シャ (sha)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 四捨五入ししゃごにゅう · shishagonyū | rounding off |
| 取捨しゅしゃ · shusha | choosing what to keep |
すてる (suteru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 捨てるすてる · suteru | to throw away |
| 見捨てるみすてる · misuteru | to abandon |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- ごみは決められた日に捨ててください。Gomi wa kimerareta hi ni sutete kudasai.Please put out the garbage on the set days.
- 小数点以下を四捨五入する。Shōsūten ika o shishagonyū suru.Round off the figures after the decimal point.
- 古い服を捨てて部屋を片付けた。Furui fuku o sutete heya o katazuketa.I threw away old clothes and tidied my room.
- 困っている友達を見捨てることはできない。Komatte iru tomodachi o misuteru koto wa dekinai.I can't abandon a friend in trouble.
- 最後まで希望を捨てないでください。Saigo made kibō o sutenaide kudasai.Please don't give up hope until the end.
Questions about 捨
How many strokes does 捨 have?
捨 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 捨?
The on readings are sha (シャ). The kun readings are suteru (すてる).
What JLPT level is 捨?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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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 捨
- 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.