濃: the kanji for thick; dense; dark (color)
濃 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means thick; dense; dark (color). Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
濃 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
濃 has 2 readings 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).
ノウ (nou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 濃度のうど · nōdo | concentration; density |
| 濃厚のうこう · nōkō | rich; thick |
こい (koi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 濃いこい · koi | thick; strong; dark |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- このコーヒーは濃い。Kono kōhī wa koi.This coffee is strong.
- 霧が濃くて前が見えない。Kiri ga kokute mae ga mienai.The fog is so thick I can't see ahead.
- 濃い青のシャツを買った。Koi ao no shatsu o katta.I bought a dark blue shirt.
- このスープは濃厚な味だ。Kono sūpu wa nōkō na aji da.This soup has a rich flavor.
- 水に溶けた塩の濃度を測る。Mizu ni toketa shio no nōdo o hakaru.We measure the concentration of salt dissolved in water.
Questions about 濃
How many strokes does 濃 have?
濃 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 濃?
The on readings are nou (ノウ). The kun readings are koi (こい).
What JLPT level is 濃?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 濃
- 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.