Quick answer
容 is the kanji for "Form". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is い.れる (ireru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Form
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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
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 容 represents 'CONTAIN'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of contain.
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with contain. Kun-reading: い.れる.
Example Sentences
内容を確認してください。
ないようをかくにんしてください。
Please confirm the contents.
容易に解決できる問題ではありません。
ようにかいけつできるもんだいではありません。
It's not a problem that can be easily resolved.
Vocabulary using 容
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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