絶: the kanji for cut off; extreme
絶 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cut off; extreme. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
絶 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
絶 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゼツ (zetsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 絶対ぜったい · zettai | absolutely |
| 絶望ぜつぼう · zetsubō | despair |
たえる (taeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 絶えるたえる · taeru | to cease; to die out |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- これは絶対に必要な情報です。Kore wa zettai ni hitsuyō na jōhō desu.This is absolutely necessary information.
- 彼は絶望的な気持ちになった。Kare wa zetsubōteki na kimochi ni natta.He felt a sense of despair.
- 絶対に遅刻しないでください。Zettai ni chikoku shinaide kudasai.Please absolutely do not be late.
- 伝統が絶えることなく続いている。Dentō ga taeru koto naku tsuzuite iru.The tradition continues without ceasing.
- 彼女は絶望から立ち直った。Kanojo wa zetsubō kara tachinaotta.She recovered from despair.
Questions about 絶
How many strokes does 絶 have?
絶 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 絶?
The on readings are zetsu (ゼツ). The kun readings are taeru (たえる), tayasu (たやす), tatsu (たつ).
What JLPT level is 絶?
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
Qualities and conditions
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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 絶
- 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.