殖
multiply, prosperous
JLPT N1 12 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- ふ.える・ふ.やす
- On'yomi
- ショク
殖 means "multiply, prosperous". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 12 strokes. It is read ふ.える・ふ.やす in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ショク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
Stroke order & writing
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殖 in example sentences
はが。 Usagi wa hanshoku ga hayai.
Rabbits breed quickly.
でれるとないも。 Ori de shiiku sareru to hanshoku shinai doubutsu mo iru.
Some animals will not breed when kept in cages.
Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.
Words that use 殖
Common questions
- What does the kanji 殖 mean?
- 殖 means "multiply, prosperous". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 殖 have?
- 殖 is written in 12 strokes.
- How is 殖 read?
- It is read ふ.える・ふ.やす in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ショク in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 殖?
- 殖 is a JLPT N1 kanji.