米: the kanji for rice
米 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means rice. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
米 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
米 has 3 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).
ベイ (bei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 米国べいこく · beikoku | the United States |
こめ (kome)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 米こめ · kome | rice |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 米国から来た友人が泊まっている。Beikoku kara kita yūjin ga tomatte iru.A friend from the United States is staying with us.
- 毎日、米を炊いています。Mainichi, kome o taite imasu.I cook rice every day.
- この地域は米作りが盛んです。Kono chiiki wa komezukuri ga sakan desu.This area has thriving rice cultivation.
- 米国での生活は初めてです。Beikoku de no seikatsu wa hajimete desu.Living in the United States is my first time.
- …日本の米は美味しいです。Nihon no kome wa oishii desu.Japanese rice is delicious.
Questions about 米
How many strokes does 米 have?
米 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 米?
The on readings are bei (ベイ), mai (マイ). The kun readings are kome (こめ).
What JLPT level is 米?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 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 米
- 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.