納: the kanji for pay; store; accept
納 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pay; store; accept. Below are its readings, 10 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
納 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
納 has 7 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 10 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ノウ (nou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 納入のうにゅう · nōnyū | payment; delivery |
| 収納しゅうのう · shūnō | storage |
| 納税のうぜい · nōzei | tax payment |
ナッ (natsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 納得なっとく · nattoku | understanding; consent |
| 納豆なっとう · nattō | natto |
ナ (na)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 納屋なや · naya | barn; shed |
ナン (nan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 納戸なんど · nando | storeroom |
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 出納すいとう · suitō | receipts and payments |
おさめる (osameru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 納めるおさめる · osameru | to pay; to deliver |
おさまる (osamaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 納まるおさまる · osamaru | to be settled; to fit |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 説明を聞いて納得した。Setsumei o kiite nattoku shita.I was convinced after hearing the explanation.
- 税金を期限までに納めた。Zeikin o kigen made ni osameta.I paid my taxes by the deadline.
- この部屋は収納が多い。Kono heya wa shūnō ga ōi.This room has a lot of storage.
- 古い農具が納屋にしまってある。Furui nōgu ga naya ni shimatte aru.Old farm tools are stored in the barn.
- 出納帳にお金の出入りを書く。Suitōchō ni okane no deiri o kaku.I record money coming in and out in the cash book.
Questions about 納
How many strokes does 納 have?
納 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 納?
The on readings are nou (ノウ), natsu (ナッ), na (ナ), nan (ナン), tou (トウ). The kun readings are osameru (おさめる), osamaru (おさまる).
What JLPT level is 納?
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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Movement and actions
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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 納
- 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.