Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Sweep, clean

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person sweeping the floor with a broom, vigorously removing all the dust and dirt. Their sweeping motion represents the kanji '掃', symbolizing the action of cleaning.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '掃' is less frequently tested in JLPT materials than lower-level kanji. However, it may appear in vocabulary or reading comprehension sections of the N2 and higher levels.

Example Sentences

• 毎朝、庭を掃除します。

  I clean the garden every morning.

  まいあさ、にわをそうじします。

  mai asa, niwa o souji shimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は部屋を掃くためにベッドの下を見る。

  He looks under the bed to sweep the room.

  かれはへやをはくためにべっどのしたをみる。

  kare wa heya o haku tame ni beddo no shita o miru.

  Pronunciation

• 私は毎日家全体を掃くのが好きです。

  I like to clean the entire house every day.

  わたしはまいにちいえぜんたいをはくのがすきです。

  watashi wa mainichi ie zentai o haku no ga suki desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '掃' is commonly used to represent the action of sweeping or cleaning.
• It is important to remember the onyomi reading 'ソウ' and the kunyomi readings 'はく' and 'とおす'.
• Familiarize yourself with vocabulary and phrases containing '掃' to enhance your reading and listening comprehension.
• '掃' is often used in compound words related to cleaning such as 掃除する (souji suru) meaning 'to clean' or 掃除機 (soujiki) meaning 'vacuum cleaner'.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '掃' is less commonly used in personal names but can be seen as part of compound surnames or place names related to cleanliness or maintenance.