線: the kanji for line
線 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means line. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
線 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
線 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セン (sen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 線せん · sen | line |
| 路線ろせん · rosen | route; line |
| 新幹線しんかんせん · shinkansen | Shinkansen; bullet train |
| 直線ちょくせん · chokusen | straight line |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新幹線で大阪まで行った。Shinkansen de Ōsaka made itta.I went to Osaka by Shinkansen.
- 大事なところに線を引いた。Daiji na tokoro ni sen o hiita.I underlined the important parts.
- この駅には三つの路線が通っている。Kono eki ni wa mittsu no rosen ga tōtte iru.Three lines run through this station.
- 白線の内側までお下がりください。Hakusen no uchigawa made osagari kudasai.Please stand behind the white line.
- 定規で直線を引いた。Jōgi de chokusen o hiita.I drew a straight line with a ruler.
Questions about 線
How many strokes does 線 have?
線 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 線?
The on readings are sen (セン). 線 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 線?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 線
- 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.