涯: the kanji for limit; lifetime
涯 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means limit; lifetime. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
涯 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
涯 has 1 reading 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).
ガイ (gai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 生涯しょうがい · shōgai | lifetime |
| 天涯てんがい · tengai | distant land; horizon |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は生涯を研究にささげた。Kare wa shōgai o kenkyū ni sasageta.He devoted his life to research.
- 生涯学習の講座に通っている。Shōgai gakushū no kōza ni kayotte iru.I attend lifelong learning courses.
- あの日のことは生涯忘れない。Ano hi no koto wa shōgai wasurenai.I will never forget that day as long as I live.
- 彼は天涯孤独の身だ。Kare wa tengai kodoku no mi da.He is all alone in the world.
- 祖父は生涯現役で働いた。Sofu wa shōgai gen'eki de hataraita.My grandfather kept working his whole life.
Questions about 涯
How many strokes does 涯 have?
涯 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 涯?
The on readings are gai (ガイ). 涯 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 涯?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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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 涯
- 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.