貯: the kanji for save; store
貯 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means save; store. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
貯 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
貯 has 1 reading 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).
チョ (cho)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 貯金ちょきん · chokin | savings |
| 貯蓄ちょちく · chochiku | savings |
| 貯水ちょすい · chosui | water storage |
| 貯蔵ちょぞう · chozō | storage |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 旅行のために毎月貯金している。Ryokō no tame ni maitsuki chokin shite iru.I save money every month for a trip.
- 老後のために貯蓄を増やしたい。Rōgo no tame ni chochiku o fuyashitai.I want to increase my savings for retirement.
- 雨が少なく、貯水量が減っている。Ame ga sukunaku, chosuiryō ga hette iru.There has been little rain, so the water reserves are falling.
- この倉庫では米を貯蔵している。Kono sōko de wa kome o chozō shite iru.Rice is stored in this warehouse.
- 子どもの頃から貯金箱にお金をためていた。Kodomo no koro kara chokinbako ni okane o tamete ita.Since I was a child, I have saved money in a piggy bank.
Questions about 貯
How many strokes does 貯 have?
貯 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 貯?
The on readings are cho (チョ). 貯 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 貯?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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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 貯
- 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.