消: the kanji for extinguish; disappear
消 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means extinguish; disappear. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
消 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
消 has 3 readings 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).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 消費しょうひ · shōhi | consumption |
| 消防しょうぼう · shōbō | fire fighting |
きえる (kieru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 消えるきえる · kieru | to disappear; to go out |
けす (kesu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 消すけす · kesu | to turn off; to erase |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 電気の消費量が増えている。Denki no shōhiryō ga fuete iru.Electricity consumption is increasing.
- 消防車が急いで走っていった。Shōbōsha ga isoide hashitte itta.The fire truck rushed by.
- ろうそくの火が消えた。Rōsoku no hi ga kieta.The candle's flame went out.
- 寝る前に電気を消してください。Neru mae ni denki o keshite kudasai.Please turn off the lights before sleeping.
- 雲が消えて青空が広がった。Kumo ga kiete aozora ga hirogatta.The clouds cleared and blue sky spread out.
Questions about 消
How many strokes does 消 have?
消 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 消?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). The kun readings are kieru (きえる), kesu (けす).
What JLPT level is 消?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 消
- 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.