粘: the kanji for sticky
粘 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means sticky. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
粘 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
粘 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ネン (nen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 粘土ねんど · nendo | clay |
| 粘着ねんちゃく · nenchaku | adhesion |
| 粘膜ねんまく · nenmaku | mucous membrane |
ねばる (nebaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 粘るねばる · nebaru | to be sticky; to persevere |
| 粘り強いねばりづよい · nebarizuyoi | persistent |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 子どもが粘土で動物を作った。Kodomo ga nendo de dōbutsu o tsukutta.The child made animals out of clay.
- 最後まで粘って勝った。Saigo made nebatte katta.I hung on to the end and won.
- 彼は粘り強く練習を続けた。Kare wa nebarizuyoku renshū o tsuzuketa.He kept practicing persistently.
- 粘着テープで箱を閉じた。Nenchaku tēpu de hako o tojita.I sealed the box with adhesive tape.
- 鼻の粘膜が乾いている。Hana no nenmaku ga kawaite iru.The lining of my nose is dry.
Questions about 粘
How many strokes does 粘 have?
粘 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 粘?
The on readings are nen (ネン). The kun readings are nebaru (ねばる).
What JLPT level is 粘?
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 粘
- 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.