徴
徴·collect, sign, indication
- On-yomi
- チョウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 特徴 | とくちょう | feature, characteristic |
| 徴収 | ちょうしゅう | collection (of fees) |
| 象徴 | しょうちょう | symbol |
| 徴兵 | ちょうへい | conscription |
Example sentences
この鳥は長い尾が特徴だ。
このとりはながいおがとくちょうだ。
This bird is characterized by its long tail.
会費は毎月徴収されます。
かいひはまいつきちょうしゅうされます。
Membership fees are collected every month.
鳩は平和の象徴とされている。
はとはへいわのしょうちょうとされている。
The dove is regarded as a symbol of peace.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up 特徴 (a feature) with 特長 (a strong point) — both read とくちょう
- Writing 微収 instead of 徴収 by confusing 微 and 徴
Memory aid
Picture it
The going radical 彳: officials walking the roads to collect dues — and the signs they watch for.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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