額: the kanji for amount; forehead; frame
額 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means amount; forehead; frame. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
額 is written in 18 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
額 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ガク (gaku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 金額きんがく · kingaku | amount of money |
| 全額ぜんがく · zengaku | full amount |
| 半額はんがく · hangaku | half price |
| 額がく · gaku | picture frame; amount |
ひたい (hitai)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 額ひたい · hitai | forehead |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 請求書の金額を確認してください。Seikyūsho no kingaku o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the amount on the invoice.
- 閉店前はお弁当が半額になる。Heiten mae wa obentō ga hangaku ni naru.Boxed lunches are half price before closing time.
- キャンセルの場合は全額返金します。Kyanseru no baai wa zengaku henkin shimasu.In case of cancellation, we will refund the full amount.
- 卒業証書を額に入れて飾った。Sotsugyō shōsho o gaku ni irete kazatta.I framed my diploma and put it on display.
- 額に汗をかきながら働いた。Hitai ni ase o kakinagara hataraita.I worked with sweat on my forehead.
Questions about 額
How many strokes does 額 have?
額 is written in 18 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 額?
The on readings are gaku (ガク). The kun readings are hitai (ひたい).
What JLPT level is 額?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
More JLPT N2 kanji
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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 額
- 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.