衝: the kanji for collide; thrust

衝 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means collide; thrust. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

collide; thrustMeaning

ショウOn reading

—Kun reading

15Strokes

Stroke order

衝 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

衝 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).

ショウ (shou)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
衝突しょうとつ · shōtotsu	collision; clash
衝撃しょうげき · shōgeki	shock; impact
衝動しょうどう · shōdō	impulse

Example sentences for work and daily life

車が電柱に衝突した。Kuruma ga denchū ni shōtotsu shita.The car crashed into a utility pole.
そのニュースに大きな衝撃を受けた。Sono nyūsu ni ōki na shōgeki o uketa.I was deeply shocked by that news.
衝動買いをしてしまった。Shōdōgai o shite shimatta.I made an impulse purchase.
意見が衝突して話がまとまらない。Iken ga shōtotsu shite hanashi ga matomaranai.Opinions clashed and we couldn't reach agreement.
両国の間で折衝が続いている。Ryōkoku no aida de sesshō ga tsuzuite iru.Negotiations continue between the two countries.

Questions about 衝

How many strokes does 衝 have?

衝 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 衝?

The on readings are shou (ショウ). 衝 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 衝?

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.