虚: the kanji for empty; false
虚 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means empty; false. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
虚 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
虚 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).
キョ (kyo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 虚偽きょぎ · kyogi | falsehood … |
| 謙虚けんきょ · kenkyo | modest; humble |
| 空虚くうきょ · kūkyo | empty; hollow |
コ (ko)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 虚空こくう · kokū | empty space; the sky |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 謙虚な気持ちを忘れない。Kenkyo na kimochi o wasurenai.I won't forget to stay humble.
- 虚偽の報告をしてはいけない。Kyogi no hōkoku o shite wa ikenai.You must not make false reports.
- 試合に負けて空虚な気持ちになった。Shiai ni makete kūkyo na kimochi ni natta.Losing the game left me feeling empty.
- 鳥が虚空に消えた。Tori ga kokū ni kieta.The bird vanished into the sky.
- 彼は虚栄心が強い。Kare wa kyoeishin ga tsuyoi.He is very vain.
Questions about 虚
How many strokes does 虚 have?
虚 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 虚?
The on readings are kyo (キョ), ko (コ). 虚 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 虚?
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 虚
- 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.