Kanji

What does the kanji 処 mean?

処 means handle, deal with; place. On'yomi ショ. Kun'yomi ところ、-こ、お.る.

Quick facts
On'yomiショ
Kun'yomiところ、-こ、お.る
Strokes5
Main radical几
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ショKun'yomi ところ、-こ、お.る
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes

handle, deal with; place

Memory hook

A foot halting at one place to deal with the matter waiting there — DEAL WITH, PLACE.

Stroke order · 5 strokes

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Common words

  • 処理しょりprocessing, handling

More words with this kanji

  • 処分しょぶんdisposal, disposition; disciplinary action
  • 処置しょちmeasure, treatment; medical treatment
  • 処罰しょばつpunishment, penalty
  • 対処たいしょdealing with, coping with (a situation)

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.