Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Third heavenly stem, third in order

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Kanji Story

Imagine a horizontal line representing a wall. On top of this wall, a sharp spike (vertical line) protrudes, symbolizing the third heavenly stem piercing through the barrier of the wall.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '丙' is not as frequently tested in the JLPT compared to other more common kanji. However, it may still appear in vocabulary or reading comprehension questions at the N1 level.

Example Sentences

• 今年が丙年です。

  This year is the year of the third heavenly stem.

  ことしはへいどしです。

  kotoshi wa heidoshi desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は丙組に所属しています。

  He belongs to Class B.

  かれはへいぐみにしょぞくしています。

  kare wa heigumi ni shozoku shiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の成績は丙でした。

  His grade was a C.

  かれのせいせきはへいでした。

  kare no seiseki wa hei deshita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '丙' is less common than other kanji but can still appear in JLPT materials, especially at the N1 level.
• While '丙' has only one onyomi reading, it is important to understand its meaning and usage in different contexts.
• Familiarize yourself with the stroke order to write the kanji correctly in exams.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '丙' is not commonly used in personal names but may occasionally appear in unique names or surnames representing the order or position of a person.