格: the kanji for status; case (grammar)
格 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means status; case (grammar). Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
格 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
格 has 2 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).
カク (kaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 性格せいかく · seikaku | personality |
| 合格ごうかく · gōkaku | passing (an exam) |
| 価格かかく · kakaku | price |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼女は明るい性格です。Kanojo wa akarui seikaku desu.She has a bright personality.
- 試験に合格しました。Shiken ni gōkaku shimashita.I passed the exam.
- この商品の価格を確認してください。Kono shōhin no kakaku o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the price of this product.
- 彼の性格はとても穏やかだ。Kare no seikaku wa totemo odayaka da.His personality is very calm.
- 努力の結果、無事合格した。Doryoku no kekka, buji gōkaku shita.As a result of my effort, I passed safely.
Questions about 格
How many strokes does 格 have?
格 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 格?
The on readings are kaku (カク), kou (コウ). 格 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 格?
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.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 格
- 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.