Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Magazine, record, write

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person writing down their thoughts and ideas in a journal. The strokes of the kanji '誌' represent the record and documentation of information, symbolizing the act of writing.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '誌' is a Level N2 kanji, which means it is expected to be known by intermediate learners. It may appear in reading comprehension, vocabulary, or kanji-related questions on the JLPT N2 exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は学術誌に論文を投稿しました。

  He submitted a paper to an academic journal.

  かれはがくじゅつしにろんぶんをとうこうしました。

  Kare wa gakujutsu-shi ni ronbun o toukou shimashita.

  Pronunciation

• この誌面には多くの様々な記事が掲載されています。

  This magazine features a wide variety of articles.

  このしめんにはおおくのさまざまなきじがけいさいされています。

  Kono shimmen ni wa ooku no samazamana kiji ga keisai sareteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は映画誌の記者として働いています。

  He works as a journalist for a film magazine.

  かれはえいがしのきしゃとしてはたらいています。

  Kare wa eigashi no kisha toshite hataraitteimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '誌' is commonly used to refer to magazines or publications.
• The reading 'シ' is the most common reading for this kanji when used in compounds or as a standalone character.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to accurately write this kanji in exams or when using it in context.
• Explore different examples featuring this kanji to understand its usage and meaning in different scenarios.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '誌' is not commonly used in personal names, but it can occasionally be found in surnames associated with journalism or writing professions.