陳: the kanji for display; state
陳 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means display; state. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
陳 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
陳 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).
チン (chin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 陳列ちんれつ · chinretsu | display |
| 陳謝ちんしゃ · chinsha | apology |
| 陳情ちんじょう · chinjō | petition |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 店に新しい商品が陳列された。Mise ni atarashii shōhin ga chinretsu sareta.New products were displayed in the store.
- 社長が記者会見で陳謝した。Shachō ga kisha kaiken de chinsha shita.The president apologized at the press conference.
- 住民が市に陳情した。Jūmin ga shi ni chinjō shita.Residents petitioned the city.
- 新陳代謝を高める食べ物がある。Shinchin taisha o takameru tabemono ga aru.There are foods that boost metabolism.
- 陳列棚を整理した。Chinretsudana o seiri shita.I tidied the display shelves.
Questions about 陳
How many strokes does 陳 have?
陳 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 陳?
The on readings are chin (チン). 陳 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 陳?
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 陳
- 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.