爽: the kanji for refreshing
爽 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means refreshing. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
爽 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
爽 has 2 readings 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).
ソウ (sou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 爽快そうかい · sōkai | refreshing; exhilarating |
さわやか (sawayaka)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 爽やかさわやか · sawayaka | refreshing; fresh |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 秋の爽やかな風が気持ちいい。Aki no sawayaka na kaze ga kimochi ii.The fresh autumn breeze feels nice.
- 走った後はとても爽快だ。Hashitta ato wa totemo sōkai da.I feel very refreshed after running.
- 彼は爽やかな笑顔で挨拶した。Kare wa sawayaka na egao de aisatsu shita.He greeted us with a fresh smile.
- 朝の散歩で爽快な気分になった。Asa no sanpo de sōkai na kibun ni natta.The morning walk made me feel refreshed.
- ミントの爽やかな香りがする。Minto no sawayaka na kaori ga suru.There is a refreshing smell of mint.
Questions about 爽
How many strokes does 爽 have?
爽 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 爽?
The on readings are sou (ソウ). The kun readings are sawayaka (さわやか).
What JLPT level is 爽?
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 爽
- 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.