謝: the kanji for thank; apologize
謝 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means thank; apologize. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
謝 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
謝 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).
シャ (sha)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 感謝かんしゃ · kansha | gratitude |
| 謝罪しゃざい · shazai | apology |
| 月謝げっしゃ · gessha | monthly tuition fee |
あやまる (ayamaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 謝るあやまる · ayamaru | to apologize |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 手伝ってくれた友達に感謝した。Tetsudatte kureta tomodachi ni kansha shita.I thanked the friend who helped me.
- 遅れたことを先生に謝った。Okureta koto o sensei ni ayamatta.I apologized to my teacher for being late.
- 会社は正式に謝罪した。Kaisha wa seishiki ni shazai shita.The company formally apologized.
- ピアノ教室の月謝を払った。Piano kyōshitsu no gessha o haratta.I paid the monthly fee for piano lessons.
- ご協力に感謝いたします。Gokyōryoku ni kansha itashimasu.Thank you for your cooperation.
Questions about 謝
How many strokes does 謝 have?
謝 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 謝?
The on readings are sha (シャ). The kun readings are ayamaru (あやまる).
What JLPT level is 謝?
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 謝
- 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.