易: the kanji for easy
易 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means easy. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
易 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
易 has 3 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).
エキ (eki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 貿易ぼうえき · bōeki | trade |
やさしい (yasashii)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 易しいやさしい · yasashii | easy |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この国は貿易が盛んです。Kono kuni wa bōeki ga sakan desu.This country has active trade.
- この問題は易しいです。Kono mondai wa yasashii desu.This problem is easy.
- 二国間で貿易協定が結ばれた。Nikokukan de bōeki kyōtei ga musubareta.A trade agreement was concluded between the two countries.
- 易しい言葉で説明してください。Yasashii kotoba de setsumei shite kudasai.Please explain using easy words.
- この国は輸出貿易に力を入れている。Kono kuni wa yushutsu bōeki ni chikara o irete iru.This country focuses on export trade.
Questions about 易
How many strokes does 易 have?
易 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 易?
The on readings are eki (エキ), i (イ). The kun readings are yasashii (やさしい).
What JLPT level is 易?
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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Qualities and conditions
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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 易
- 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.