諮: the kanji for consult
諮 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means consult. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
諮 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
諮 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シ (shi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 諮問しもん · shimon | consultation; inquiry |
はかる (hakaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 諮るはかる · hakaru | to consult; to refer to |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 大臣が審議会に諮問した。Daijin ga shingikai ni shimon shita.The minister consulted the advisory council.
- この件は会議に諮って決める。Kono ken wa kaigi ni hakatte kimeru.We will decide this matter after referring it to the meeting.
- 専門家に意見を諮った。Senmonka ni iken o hakatta.We sought the opinions of experts.
- 諮問機関が報告書をまとめた。Shimon kikan ga hōkokusho o matometa.The advisory body compiled a report.
- 計画を役員会に諮る予定だ。Keikaku o yakuinkai ni hakaru yotei da.We plan to refer the plan to the board.
Questions about 諮
How many strokes does 諮 have?
諮 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 諮?
The on readings are shi (シ). The kun readings are hakaru (はかる).
What JLPT level is 諮?
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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Movement and actions
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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 諮
- 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.