轄: the kanji for control; jurisdiction
轄 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means control; jurisdiction. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
轄 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
轄 has 1 reading 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).
カツ (katsu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 管轄かんかつ · kankatsu | jurisdiction |
| 所轄しょかつ · shokatsu | jurisdiction |
| 直轄ちょっかつ · chokkatsu | direct control |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この件は別の役所の管轄だ。Kono ken wa betsu no yakusho no kankatsu da.This matter falls under another office's jurisdiction.
- 所轄の警察署に届けを出した。Shokatsu no keisatsusho ni todoke o dashita.I filed a report with the local police station.
- この施設は国の直轄だ。Kono shisetsu wa kuni no chokkatsu da.This facility is under direct national control.
- 道路の管轄は県にある。Dōro no kankatsu wa ken ni aru.The prefecture has jurisdiction over the road.
- 江戸幕府の直轄地を天領と呼んだ。Edo bakufu no chokkatsuchi o tenryō to yonda.Lands directly controlled by the Edo shogunate were called tenryo.
Questions about 轄
How many strokes does 轄 have?
轄 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 轄?
The on readings are katsu (カツ). 轄 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 轄?
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 轄
- 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.