断: the kanji for cut off; refuse
断 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cut off; refuse. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
断 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
断 has 3 readings 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).
ダン (dan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 判断はんだん · handan | judgment |
| 油断ゆだん · yudan | carelessness |
ことわる (kotowaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 断ることわる · kotowaru | to refuse; to decline |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は冷静に判断した。Kare wa reisei ni handan shita.He judged calmly.
- 油断すると失敗しますよ。Yudan suru to shippai shimasu yo.If you get careless, you'll fail.
- 誘いを丁寧に断った。Sasoi o teinei ni kotowatta.I politely declined the invitation.
- 最後まで油断しないでください。Saigo made yudan shinaide kudasai.Please don't let your guard down until the end.
- 彼女はその依頼を断った。Kanojo wa sono irai o kotowatta.She refused that request.
Questions about 断
How many strokes does 断 have?
断 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 断?
The on readings are dan (ダン). The kun readings are tatsu (たつ), kotowaru (ことわる).
What JLPT level is 断?
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.
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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 断
- 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.