晴: the kanji for clear (weather)
晴 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means clear (weather). Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
晴 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
晴 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).
セイ (sei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 晴天せいてん · seiten | clear sky; fine weather |
はれる (hareru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 晴れるはれる · hareru | to clear up (weather) … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 今日は晴天に恵まれました。Kyō wa seiten ni megumaremashita.We were blessed with fine weather today.
- 明日は晴れるでしょう。Ashita wa hareru deshō.It will probably clear up tomorrow.
- 雨が上がり、空が晴れてきた。Ame ga agari, sora ga harete kita.The rain stopped and the sky started to clear up.
- 結婚式の日は晴天だった。Kekkonshiki no hi wa seiten datta.The day of the wedding was clear and fine.
- 天気予報によると午後は晴れます。Tenki yohō ni yoru to gogo wa haremasu.According to the weather forecast, it will clear up in the afternoon.
Questions about 晴
How many strokes does 晴 have?
晴 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 晴?
The on readings are sei (セイ). The kun readings are hareru (はれる), harasu (はらす).
What JLPT level is 晴?
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 晴
- 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.