為

sake

JLPT N1 9 strokes

Kun'yomi: ため・な.る・な.す・す.る
On'yomi: イ
Radical: 火 · fire (fire, heat)

為 means "sake". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. It is read ため・な.る・な.す・す.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

為 in example sentences

それは売名ばいめい行為こういだ。

Sore wa baimei koui da.

That's just a cheap publicity stunt.
すごく為ためになります。

Sugoku tame ni narimasu.

That's very helpful.
彼かれは違法いほう行為こういをした。

Kare wa ihou koui o shita.

He committed an illegal act.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 為

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Common questions

What does the kanji 為 mean?: 為 means "sake". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 為 have?: 為 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 為 read?: It is read ため・な.る・な.す・す.る in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and イ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 為?: 為 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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