泰: the kanji for calm; peaceful
泰 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means calm; peaceful. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
泰 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
泰 has 1 reading 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).
タイ (tai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 泰然たいぜん · taizen | composed; calm |
| 安泰あんたい · antai | security; peace |
| 泰斗たいと · taito | leading authority |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は何があっても泰然としている。Kare wa nani ga atte mo taizen to shite iru.He stays calm no matter what happens.
- 後継ぎが決まって店は安泰だ。Atotsugi ga kimatte mise wa antai da.With a successor decided, the shop's future is secure.
- 彼女はこの分野の泰斗だ。Kanojo wa kono bun'ya no taito da.She is the leading authority in this field.
- 泰平の世が長く続いた。Taihei no yo ga nagaku tsuzuita.A long period of peace continued.
- 家族の安泰を祈った。Kazoku no antai o inotta.I prayed for my family's well-being.
Questions about 泰
How many strokes does 泰 have?
泰 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 泰?
The on readings are tai (タイ). 泰 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 泰?
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.
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Qualities and conditions
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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 泰
- 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.