略: the kanji for abbreviate; strategy
略 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means abbreviate; strategy. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
略 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
略 has 1 reading 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).
リャク (ryaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 省略しょうりゃく · shōryaku | omission; abbreviation |
| 略語りゃくご · ryakugo | abbreviation |
| 戦略せんりゃく · senryaku | strategy |
| 略すりゃくす · ryakusu | to abbreviate |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 詳しい説明は省略します。Kuwashii setsumei wa shōryaku shimasu.I will skip the detailed explanation.
- 「コンビニ」はコンビニエンスストアの略語だ。"Konbini" wa konbiniensu sutoa no ryakugo da."Konbini" is an abbreviation of convenience store.
- 会社は新しい販売戦略を立てた。Kaisha wa atarashii hanbai senryaku o tateta.The company set out a new sales strategy.
- 名前を略さないで書いてください。Namae o ryakusanaide kaite kudasai.Please write your name without abbreviating it.
- 日本語では主語がよく省略される。Nihongo de wa shugo ga yoku shōryaku sareru.In Japanese, the subject is often left out.
Questions about 略
How many strokes does 略 have?
略 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 略?
The on readings are ryaku (リャク). 略 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 略?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 略
- 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.