編: the kanji for knit; edit; compile
編 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means knit; edit; compile. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
編 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
編 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヘン (hen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 編集へんしゅう · henshū | editing |
| 長編ちょうへん · chōhen | long work (novel, film) |
| 短編たんぺん · tanpen | short work |
| 編成へんせい · hensei | organization; formation |
あむ (amu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 編むあむ · amu | to knit; to braid |
| 編み物あみもの · amimono | knitting |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 動画を編集してネットに上げた。Dōga o henshū shite netto ni ageta.I edited the video and posted it online.
- 冬になると編み物をする。Fuyu ni naru to amimono o suru.I knit when winter comes.
- 母に髪を編んでもらった。Haha ni kami o ande moratta.My mother braided my hair.
- この作家は短編が得意だ。Kono sakka wa tanpen ga tokui da.This author is good at short stories.
- この電車は十両編成です。Kono densha wa jūryō hensei desu.This train has ten cars.
Questions about 編
How many strokes does 編 have?
編 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 編?
The on readings are hen (ヘン). The kun readings are amu (あむ).
What JLPT level is 編?
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 編
- 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.