魅: the kanji for charm; fascinate
魅 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means charm; fascinate. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
魅 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
魅 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).
ミ (mi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 魅力みりょく · miryoku | charm; appeal |
| 魅力的みりょくてき · miryokuteki | attractive |
| 魅了みりょう · miryō | fascination |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この町の魅力は海と山だ。Kono machi no miryoku wa umi to yama da.This town's appeal is its sea and mountains.
- 彼女の歌声に観客は魅了された。Kanojo no utagoe ni kankyaku wa miryō sareta.The audience was fascinated by her singing.
- 魅力的な提案をもらった。Miryokuteki na teian o moratta.I received an attractive offer.
- 日本語の魅力を伝えたい。Nihongo no miryoku o tsutaetai.I want to share the appeal of the Japanese language.
- 京都の古い町並みに魅了された。Kyōto no furui machinami ni miryō sareta.I was captivated by Kyoto's old streets.
Questions about 魅
How many strokes does 魅 have?
魅 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 魅?
The on readings are mi (ミ). 魅 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 魅?
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 魅
- 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.