衷: the kanji for inner feelings

衷 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means inner feelings. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

inner feelingsMeaning

チュウOn reading

—Kun reading

9Strokes

Stroke order

衷 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

衷 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).

チュウ (chuu)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
折衷せっちゅう · setchū	compromise; blending
衷心ちゅうしん · chūshin	one's heart
苦衷くちゅう · kuchū	distress

Example sentences for work and daily life

和洋折衷の家に住んでいる。Wayō setchū no ie ni sunde iru.I live in a house blending Japanese and Western styles.
二つの案を折衷して決めた。Futatsu no an o setchū shite kimeta.We decided on a compromise between the two plans.
衷心よりお礼申し上げます。Chūshin yori orei mōshiagemasu.I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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彼の苦衷を察した。Kare no kuchū o sasshita.I sensed his distress.
この料理は和洋折衷だ。Kono ryōri wa wayō setchū da.This dish is a fusion of Japanese and Western styles.

Questions about 衷

How many strokes does 衷 have?

衷 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 衷?

The on readings are chuu (チュウ). 衷 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 衷?

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.