Quick answer
位 is the kanji for "Rank". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is くらい (kurai). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Rank
Also : Grade · Throne · Crown
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 位 represents 'RANK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of rank.
On-reading: い — remember this sound by associating it with rank. Kun-reading: くらい.
Example Sentences
クラスで三位になりました。
くらすでさんいになりました。
I came in third place in my class.
社会的地位を大切にしています。
しゃかいてきちいをたいせつにしています。
I value social status.
Vocabulary using 位
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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