義: the kanji for righteousness; meaning
義 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means righteousness; meaning. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
義 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
義 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).
ギ (gi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 義務ぎむ · gimu | duty; obligation |
| 正義せいぎ · seigi | justice |
| 意義いぎ · igi | significance … |
| 講義こうぎ · kōgi | lecture |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 税金を払うのは国民の義務だ。Zeikin o harau no wa kokumin no gimu da.Paying taxes is a citizen's duty.
- 彼は正義のために戦った。Kare wa seigi no tame ni tatakatta.He fought for justice.
- この活動には大きな意義がある。Kono katsudō ni wa ōki na igi ga aru.This activity has great significance.
- 大学で経済学の講義を受けた。Daigaku de keizaigaku no kōgi o uketa.I attended an economics lecture at university.
- 義理の兄と食事をした。Giri no ani to shokuji o shita.I had dinner with my brother-in-law.
Questions about 義
How many strokes does 義 have?
義 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 義?
The on readings are gi (ギ). 義 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 義?
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 義
- 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.