征
せい
sei
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
征 is the kanji for "Subjugate". It is a JLPT N1 kanji. The main reading is せい (sei). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Subjugate
Also : Collect taxes · Attack the rebellious
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Readings
onせい/ sei
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
彳正
Example Sentences
新しい市場を征服した。
あたらしいしじょうをせいふくした。
Conquered the new market.
彼は遠征に出発した。
かれはえんせいにしゅっぱつした。
He set out on an expedition.
Vocabulary using 征
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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