菊: the kanji for chrysanthemum
菊 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means chrysanthemum. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
菊 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
菊 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).
キク (kiku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 菊きく · kiku | chrysanthemum |
| 菊花きっか · kikka | chrysanthemum flower |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 秋になると菊の花が咲く。Aki ni naru to kiku no hana ga saku.Chrysanthemums bloom in autumn.
- 菊は皇室の紋章に使われている。Kiku wa kōshitsu no monshō ni tsukawarete iru.The chrysanthemum is used on the imperial crest.
- 寺で菊の展示会が開かれた。Tera de kiku no tenjikai ga hirakareta.A chrysanthemum show was held at the temple.
- 仏壇に菊を供えた。Butsudan ni kiku o sonaeta.I offered chrysanthemums at the family altar.
- 菊花の香りが部屋に広がった。Kikka no kaori ga heya ni hirogatta.The scent of chrysanthemums filled the room.
Questions about 菊
How many strokes does 菊 have?
菊 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 菊?
The on readings are kiku (キク). 菊 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 菊?
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 菊
- 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.