暮: the kanji for get dark; live
暮 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means get dark; live. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
暮 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
暮 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).
くれる (kureru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 暮れるくれる · kureru | to get dark; to end (of a year) |
くらす (kurasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 暮らすくらす · kurasu | to live; to make a living |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 冬は日が早く暮れる。Fuyu wa hi ga hayaku kureru.In winter, the sun sets early.
- 彼は東京で一人暮らしをしている。Kare wa Tōkyō de hitorigurashi o shite iru.He lives alone in Tokyo.
- 静かな田舎で暮らしたい。Shizuka na inaka de kurashitai.I want to live in a quiet countryside.
- 日が暮れる前に家に帰った。Hi ga kureru mae ni ie ni kaetta.I went home before it got dark.
- 家族と幸せに暮らしています。Kazoku to shiawase ni kurashite imasu.I live happily with my family.
Questions about 暮
How many strokes does 暮 have?
暮 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 暮?
The on readings are bo (ボ). The kun readings are kureru (くれる), kurasu (くらす).
What JLPT level is 暮?
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 暮
- 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.