絵: the kanji for picture; drawing
絵 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means picture; drawing. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
絵 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
絵 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).
カイ (kai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 絵画かいが · kaiga | painting |
エ (e)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 絵え · e | picture; drawing |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 美術館で絵画を鑑賞した。Bijutsukan de kaiga o kanshō shita.I appreciated paintings at the art museum.
- 娘は絵を描くのが好きです。Musume wa e o kaku no ga suki desu.My daughter likes to draw.
- この絵画はとても有名です。Kono kaiga wa totemo yūmei desu.This painting is very famous.
- 子どもの頃、よく絵を描いていた。Kodomo no koro, yoku e o kaite ita.As a child, I often drew pictures.
- 美術館で有名な絵画を見た。Bijutsukan de yūmei na kaiga o mita.I saw famous paintings at the art museum.
Questions about 絵
How many strokes does 絵 have?
絵 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 絵?
The on readings are kai (カイ), e (エ). 絵 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 絵?
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.
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Study and communication
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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 絵
- 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.