越: the kanji for cross over; exceed
越 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means cross over; exceed. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
越 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
越 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
エツ (etsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 超越ちょうえつ · chōetsu | transcendence |
こえる (koeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 越えるこえる · koeru | to cross over; to exceed |
こす (kosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 引っ越すひっこす · hikkosu | to move (residence) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼の考えは常識を超越している。Kare no kangae wa jōshiki o chōetsu shite iru.His thinking transcends common sense.
- 登山隊は山を越えて進んだ。Tozan-tai wa yama o koete susunda.The climbing team advanced past the mountain.
- 来月、新しい家に引っ越します。Raigetsu, atarashii ie ni hikkoshimasu.I will move to a new house next month.
- 困難を乗り越えて成功した。Konnan o norikoete seikō shita.We overcame the difficulty and succeeded.
- …若い夫婦がこの町に引っ越してきた。Wakai fūfu ga kono machi ni hikkoshite kita.A young married couple moved into this town.
Questions about 越
How many strokes does 越 have?
越 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 越?
The on readings are etsu (エツ). The kun readings are kosu (こす), koeru (こえる).
What JLPT level is 越?
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.
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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 越
- 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.