漆: the kanji for lacquer
漆 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means lacquer. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
漆 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
漆 has 2 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).
シツ (shitsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 漆器しっき · shikki | lacquerware |
| 漆黒しっこく · shikkoku | jet black |
うるし (urushi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 漆うるし · urushi | lacquer |
| 漆塗りうるしぬり · urushinuri | lacquering |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 輪島は漆器で知られている。Wajima wa shikki de shirarete iru.Wajima is known for its lacquerware.
- 漆塗りのおはしを使っている。Urushinuri no ohashi o tsukatte iru.I use lacquered chopsticks.
- 漆黒の闇が広がっていた。Shikkoku no yami ga hirogatte ita.A pitch-black darkness spread out.
- 漆にかぶれて手がかゆい。Urushi ni kaburete te ga kayui.My hands itch from a lacquer rash.
- 職人が器に漆を何度も塗る。Shokunin ga utsuwa ni urushi o nando mo nuru.The craftsman applies lacquer to the bowl many times.
Questions about 漆
How many strokes does 漆 have?
漆 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 漆?
The on readings are shitsu (シツ). The kun readings are urushi (うるし).
What JLPT level is 漆?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 漆
- 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.