蔵: the kanji for storehouse
蔵 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means storehouse. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
蔵 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
蔵 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ゾウ (zou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 冷蔵庫れいぞうこ · reizōko | refrigerator |
| 貯蔵ちょぞう · chozō | storage |
| 所蔵しょぞう · shozō | being in a collection |
| 内蔵ないぞう · naizō | built-in |
くら (kura)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 蔵くら · kura | storehouse |
| 酒蔵さかぐら · sakagura | sake brewery |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 残った料理を冷蔵庫に入れた。Nokotta ryōri o reizōko ni ireta.I put the leftovers in the refrigerator.
- この美術館は有名な絵を所蔵している。Kono bijutsukan wa yūmei na e o shozō shite iru.This art museum has famous paintings in its collection.
- このパソコンにはカメラが内蔵されている。Kono pasokon ni wa kamera ga naizō sarete iru.This computer has a built-in camera.
- 古い酒蔵を見学して、お酒を試飲した。Furui sakagura o kengaku shite, osake o shiin shita.We toured an old sake brewery and tasted the sake.
- 祖父の家には古い蔵がある。Sofu no ie ni wa furui kura ga aru.There is an old storehouse at my grandfather's house.
Questions about 蔵
How many strokes does 蔵 have?
蔵 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 蔵?
The on readings are zou (ゾウ). The kun readings are kura (くら).
What JLPT level is 蔵?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 蔵
- 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.