須: the kanji for necessary

須 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means necessary. Below are its readings, 1 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

necessaryMeaning

スOn reading

—Kun reading

12Strokes

Stroke order

須 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

須 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 1 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).

ス (su)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
必須ひっす · hissu	essential; required

Example sentences for work and daily life

この授業は必須科目だ。Kono jugyō wa hissu kamoku da.This class is a required subject.
海外旅行にパスポートは必須だ。Kaigai ryokō ni pasupōto wa hissu da.A passport is essential for traveling abroad.
この仕事には英語が必須だ。Kono shigoto ni wa eigo ga hissu da.English is essential for this job.
必須の項目をすべて入力してください。Hissu no kōmoku o subete nyūryoku shite kudasai.Please fill in all required fields.
水は生きるために必須だ。Mizu wa ikiru tame ni hissu da.Water is essential for life.

Questions about 須

How many strokes does 須 have?

須 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 須?

The on readings are su (ス). 須 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 須?

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.