殺: the kanji for kill
殺 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means kill. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
殺 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
殺 has 4 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).
サツ (satsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 殺人さつじん · satsujin | murder |
ころす (korosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 殺すころす · korosu | to kill |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …その町で殺人事件が起きた。Sono machi de satsujin jiken ga okita.A murder incident occurred in that town.
- 虫を殺すのはかわいそうだ。Mushi o korosu no wa kawaisō da.It's a pity to kill insects.
- ドラマで殺人事件を扱っている。Dorama de satsujin jiken o atsukatte iru.The drama deals with a murder case.
- 警察は殺人事件を捜査している。Keisatsu wa satsujin jiken o sōsa shite iru.The police are investigating the murder case.
- 彼はその虫を殺さずに外に出した。Kare wa sono mushi o korosazu ni soto ni dashita.He put the insect outside without killing it.
Questions about 殺
How many strokes does 殺 have?
殺 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 殺?
The on readings are satsu (サツ), sai (サイ), setsu (セツ). The kun readings are korosu (ころす).
What JLPT level is 殺?
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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Rules and society
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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 殺
- 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.