超: the kanji for exceed; super-
超 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means exceed; super-. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
超 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
超 has 3 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).
チョウ (chou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 超過ちょうか · chōka | excess |
| 超音波ちょうおんぱ · chōonpa | ultrasound |
こえる (koeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 超えるこえる · koeru | to exceed; to go beyond |
こす (kosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 超すこす · kosu | to exceed |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 参加者は百人を超えた。Sankasha wa hyakunin o koeta.The number of participants exceeded 100.
- 荷物が重さの制限を超過している。Nimotsu ga omosa no seigen o chōka shite iru.The baggage is over the weight limit.
- 今日の気温は三十度を超した。Kyō no kion wa sanjūdo o koshita.Today's temperature went over 30 degrees.
- 病院で超音波の検査を受けた。Byōin de chōonpa no kensa o uketa.I had an ultrasound test at the hospital.
- 予想を超える結果が出た。Yosō o koeru kekka ga deta.The results went beyond expectations.
Questions about 超
How many strokes does 超 have?
超 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 超?
The on readings are chou (チョウ). The kun readings are koeru (こえる), kosu (こす).
What JLPT level is 超?
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.
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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 超
- 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.