活: the kanji for activity; life
活 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means activity; life. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
活 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
活 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).
カツ (katsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 生活せいかつ · seikatsu | life; living |
| 活動かつどう · katsudō | activity |
| 活躍かつやく · katsuyaku | active participation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新しい生活に慣れてきました。Atarashii seikatsu ni narete kimashita.I've gotten used to my new life.
- 彼はボランティア活動に参加している。Kare wa borantia katsudō ni sanka shite iru.He participates in volunteer activities.
- 彼女はチームで大活躍している。Kanojo wa chīmu de daikatsuyaku shite iru.She is very active and successful on the team.
- 健康的な生活を心がけています。Kenkōteki na seikatsu o kokorogakete imasu.I try to have a healthy lifestyle.
- 彼の活躍で試合に勝った。Kare no katsuyaku de shiai ni katta.We won the match thanks to his great performance.
Questions about 活
How many strokes does 活 have?
活 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 活?
The on readings are katsu (カツ). 活 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 活?
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
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 活
- 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.