避: the kanji for avoid
避 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means avoid. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
避 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
避 has 2 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).
ヒ (hi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 避難ひなん · hinan | evacuation |
| 回避かいひ · kaihi | avoidance |
| 避暑ひしょ · hisho | summering |
さける (sakeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 避けるさける · sakeru | to avoid |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 地震のときは高台に避難する。Jishin no toki wa takadai ni hinan suru.In an earthquake, evacuate to higher ground.
- 混雑する時間を避けて出かけた。Konzatsu suru jikan o sakete dekaketa.I went out avoiding the crowded hours.
- 夏は避暑地で過ごした。Natsu wa hishochi de sugoshita.I spent the summer at a summer resort.
- 話し合いで争いを回避した。Hanashiai de arasoi o kaihi shita.We avoided a conflict through discussion.
- 避難訓練に参加した。Hinan kunren ni sanka shita.I took part in an evacuation drill.
Questions about 避
How many strokes does 避 have?
避 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 避?
The on readings are hi (ヒ). The kun readings are sakeru (さける).
What JLPT level is 避?
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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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 避
- 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.