良: the kanji for good
良 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means good. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
良 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
良 has 2 readings 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).
リョウ (ryou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 良好りょうこう · ryōkō | good; favorable |
よい (yoi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 良いよい · yoi | good |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 健康状態は良好です。Kenkō jōtai wa ryōkō desu.My health condition is good.
- …この店はとても良いです。Kono mise wa totemo yoi desu.This shop is very good.
- 結果は良好でした。Kekka wa ryōkō deshita.The result was good.
- 彼女は良い友達です。Kanojo wa yoi tomodachi desu.She is a good friend.
- 数値は良好な範囲内でした。Sūchi wa ryōkō na han'ininai deshita.The numbers were within a good range.
Questions about 良
How many strokes does 良 have?
良 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 良?
The on readings are ryou (リョウ). The kun readings are yoi (よい).
What JLPT level is 良?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 良
- 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.