資: the kanji for resources; funds
資 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means resources; funds. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
資 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
資 has 1 reading 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 |
|---|---|
| 資料しりょう · shiryō | materials; documents |
| 資金しきん · shikin | funds |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議には資料が必要です。Kaigi ni wa shiryō ga hitsuyō desu.Materials are necessary for the meeting.
- 新事業のために資金を集めた。Shinjigyō no tame ni shikin o atsumeta.We raised funds for the new business.
- この資料には多くの数字が入っている。Kono shiryō ni wa ōku no sūji ga haitte iru.This document contains many figures.
- 資金が足りなくて困っている。Shikin ga tarinakute komatte iru.We're having trouble because we're short on funds.
- 会議の資料を準備しました。Kaigi no shiryō o junbi shimashita.I prepared the materials for the meeting.
Questions about 資
How many strokes does 資 have?
資 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 資?
The on readings are shi (シ). 資 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 資?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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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 資
- 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.