衆: the kanji for multitude; the public
衆 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means multitude; the public. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
衆 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
衆 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シュウ (shuu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 観衆かんしゅう · kanshū | spectators; audience |
| 大衆たいしゅう · taishū | the general public |
| 民衆みんしゅう · minshū | the people |
| 衆議院しゅうぎいん · Shūgiin | House of Representatives |
シュ (shu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 衆生しゅじょう · shujō | all living beings (Buddhism) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- スタジアムに大勢の観衆が集まった。Sutajiamu ni ōzei no kanshū ga atsumatta.A large crowd gathered at the stadium.
- 衆議院の選挙が行われた。Shūgiin no senkyo ga okonawareta.An election for the House of Representatives was held.
- この店は大衆的な値段で人気だ。Kono mise wa taishūteki na nedan de ninki da.This shop is popular for its reasonable prices.
- 民衆の声が政治を動かした。Minshū no koe ga seiji o ugokashita.The voice of the people moved politics.
- 仏教では、すべての衆生を救うと説く。Bukkyō de wa, subete no shujō o sukuu to toku.Buddhism teaches that all living beings will be saved.
Questions about 衆
How many strokes does 衆 have?
衆 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 衆?
The on readings are shuu (シュウ), shu (シュ). 衆 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 衆?
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 衆
- 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.