蓄: the kanji for store; save up
蓄 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means store; save up. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
蓄 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
蓄 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).
チク (chiku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 貯蓄ちょちく · chochiku | savings |
| 蓄積ちくせき · chikuseki | accumulation |
| 備蓄びちく · bichiku | stockpile; reserve |
たくわえる (takuwaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 蓄えるたくわえる · takuwaeru | to save; to store |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 老後のために貯蓄している。Rōgo no tame ni chochiku shite iru.I'm saving for my retirement.
- 疲れが蓄積している。Tsukare ga chikuseki shite iru.Fatigue is building up.
- 災害に備えて水を備蓄している。Saigai ni sonaete mizu o bichiku shite iru.We keep a stock of water in case of disaster.
- 冬に備えて食料を蓄える。Fuyu ni sonaete shokuryō o takuwaeru.We store food for the winter.
- 長年の経験で知識を蓄えてきた。Naganen no keiken de chishiki o takuwaete kita.I have built up knowledge through years of experience.
Questions about 蓄
How many strokes does 蓄 have?
蓄 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 蓄?
The on readings are chiku (チク). The kun readings are takuwaeru (たくわえる).
What JLPT level is 蓄?
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 蓄
- 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.