株: the kanji for stock; share; stump
株 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means stock; share; stump. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
株 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
株 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
かぶ (kabu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 株かぶ · kabu | stock; share |
| 株式会社かぶしきがいしゃ · kabushiki gaisha | joint-stock company |
| 株主かぶぬし · kabunushi | shareholder |
| 切り株きりかぶ · kirikabu | tree stump |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 父は株を持っている。Chichi wa kabu o motte iru.My father owns stocks.
- 株式会社を設立した。Kabushiki gaisha o setsuritsu shita.We established a joint-stock company.
- 株主総会が開かれた。Kabunushi sōkai ga hirakareta.A shareholders' meeting was held.
- 庭の木の切り株に座った。Niwa no ki no kirikabu ni suwatta.I sat on a tree stump in the garden.
- 彼は最近、社内で株を上げた。Kare wa saikin, shanai de kabu o ageta.He has recently raised his reputation in the company.
Questions about 株
How many strokes does 株 have?
株 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 株?
株 has no on reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table. The kun readings are kabu (かぶ).
What JLPT level is 株?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Work, money and industry
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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 株
- 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.