Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

To sway; shake; waver

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Kanji Story

Imagine a tree being shaken by a strong wind, causing it to sway back and forth. The movement of the tree represents the meaning of '揺' - to sway or shake.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '揺' is frequently encountered in JLPT N1 materials. It is essential to learn its readings, meanings, and stroke order to succeed in the exam's vocabulary and reading comprehension sections.

Example Sentences

• 台風で木が揺れている。

  The trees are shaking in the typhoon.

  たいふうできがゆれている。

  taifuu de ki ga yurete iru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の意見に揺れることなく、自分の信念を貫く。

  Without wavering in his opinion, he sticks to his own beliefs.

  かれのいけんにゆれることなく、じぶんのしんねんをつらぬく。

  kare no iken ni yureru koto naku, jibun no shinnen o tsuranuku.

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• 彼は決断が揺れることなく、的確な判断を下した。

  He made an accurate judgment without hesitating.

  かれはけつだんがゆれることなく、てきかくなはんだんをくだした。

  kare wa ketsudan ga yureru koto naku, tekikaku na handan o kudashita.

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Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '揺' is commonly tested in the JLPT N1 and appears in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections.
• Pay attention to the various meanings and readings of '揺', which include swaying, shaking, and wavering.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order and improve reading comprehension ability.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '揺' is not commonly used in names.