揮: the kanji for wield; scatter
揮 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means wield; scatter. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
揮 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
揮 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).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 指揮しき · shiki | command; conducting |
| 発揮はっき · hakki | display (of ability) |
| 揮発きはつ · kihatsu | volatilization |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 試合で実力を発揮した。Shiai de jitsuryoku o hakki shita.He showed his true ability in the game.
- 彼がオーケストラの指揮をとった。Kare ga ōkesutora no shiki o totta.He conducted the orchestra.
- ガソリンは揮発しやすい。Gasorin wa kihatsu shiyasui.Gasoline evaporates easily.
- 消防隊長が現場で指揮した。Shōbō taichō ga genba de shiki shita.The fire chief took command at the scene.
- チームワークの力を発揮しよう。Chīmuwāku no chikara o hakki shiyō.Let's show the power of teamwork.
Questions about 揮
How many strokes does 揮 have?
揮 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 揮?
The on readings are ki (キ). 揮 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 揮?
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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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 揮
- 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.