致: the kanji for do (humble); bring about
致 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means do (humble); bring about. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
致 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
致 has 2 readings 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).
チ (chi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 一致いっち · itchi | agreement; match |
| 誘致ゆうち · yūchi | attracting (business, etc.) |
| 致命的ちめいてき · chimeiteki | fatal |
いたす (itasu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 致すいたす · itasu | to do (humble) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 全員の意見が一致した。Zen'in no iken ga itchi shita.Everyone's opinions matched.
- よろしくお願い致します。Yoroshiku onegai itashimasu.Thank you for your cooperation.
- 市は工場の誘致に力を入れている。Shi wa kōjō no yūchi ni chikara o irete iru.The city is working hard to attract factories.
- それは致命的なミスだった。Sore wa chimeiteki na misu datta.That was a fatal mistake.
- 確認して、後ほどご連絡致します。Kakunin shite, nochihodo gorenraku itashimasu.I'll check and contact you later.
Questions about 致
How many strokes does 致 have?
致 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 致?
The on readings are chi (チ). The kun readings are itasu (いたす).
What JLPT level is 致?
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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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 致
- 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.