罷: the kanji for quit; dismiss
罷 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means quit; dismiss. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
罷 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
罷 has 1 reading 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).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 罷免ひめん · himen | dismissal |
| 罷業ひぎょう · higyō | strike |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 首相が大臣を罷免した。Shushō ga daijin o himen shita.The prime minister dismissed the minister.
- 労働者が同盟罷業を行った。Rōdōsha ga dōmei higyō o okonatta.The workers went on a general strike.
- 罷免を求める声が上がった。Himen o motomeru koe ga agatta.Calls for dismissal were raised.
- 裁判官の罷免は国会で決める。Saibankan no himen wa kokkai de kimeru.The dismissal of judges is decided by the Diet.
- 罷業とはストライキのことだ。Higyō to wa sutoraiki no koto da.Higyo means a strike.
Questions about 罷
How many strokes does 罷 have?
罷 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 罷?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). 罷 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 罷?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 罷
- 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.