冗
じょう
jou
JLPT N14 strokesKanjiLevel 80 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
冗 is the kanji for "Superfluous". A common reading is じょう (jou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Superfluous
Also : Uselessness
Readings
onじょう/ jou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Example Sentences
冗長な説明は避けたい。
じょうちょうなせつめいはさけたい。
I want to avoid redundant explanations.
冗談が過ぎると誤解を招く。
じょうだんがすぎるとごかいをまねく。
Excessive jokes can cause misunderstandings.
Vocabulary using 冗
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