Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Help, assist

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person extending their hand to offer help, symbolizing the meaning of assistance represented by the kanji '丞'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '丞' is a less common character and may appear less frequently in JLPT materials. It is more commonly seen in higher-level exams such as N1 and above. Understanding its meaning and reading is still beneficial for comprehensive kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は上司の丞になった。

  He became his boss's assistant.

  かれはじょうしのじょうになった。

  kare wa joushi no jou ni natta.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は困っている人をいつも丞する。

  He always helps people in need.

  かれはこまっているひとをいつもじょうする。

  kare wa komatte iru hito o itsumo jou suru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は丞世の人物だ。

  He is a person of great assistance.

  かれはじょうせいのじんぶつだ。

  kare wa jousei no jinbutsu da.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '丞' is a less common character and may not appear as frequently in the JLPT exam compared to other more commonly used kanji.
• Remember its onyomi reading 'ジョウ' which reflects the meaning of help or assistance.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order and structure.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '丞子' (Joushi) or '徳丞' (Tokujou) use the kanji '丞'. It can add a sense of assistance or support to the name.