Explore 準 through preparation and standards. Learn its reading in complete words.
The idea
準 has 13 strokes and the common reading じゅん. Follow the linked diagram; read 準備（じゅんび）, 基準（きじゅん） and 標準語（ひょうじゅんご） as whole words.
Examples
- 明日の会議の準備をしてください。Please prepare for tomorrow’s meeting.
- 旅行の準備が終わりました。The preparations for the trip are complete.
- この製品は安全基準を満たしています。This product meets the safety standards.
- 平均気温はいつもより高いです。The average temperature is higher than usual.
- 標準語で話してください。Please speak in standard Japanese.
- 規則は準会員にも適用されます。The rules apply to associate members as well.
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Watch out
準備 means preparation, while 基準 is a criterion; 準 in 準会員 marks an associate status. Do not give every compound the same translation.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 準備 in hiragana.
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じゅんび
準備 is じゅんび: it means preparation, as for a meeting.
Write the reading of 基準 in hiragana.
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きじゅん
基準 is きじゅん: it means a standard or criterion, such as a safety standard.
Choose the missing kanji: 標＿語（ひょうじゅんご）［準／進］.
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準
準 completes 標準語（ひょうじゅんご）, meaning standard language.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Write the reading of 準備 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 基準 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 標＿語（ひょうじゅんご）［準／進］.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 準 using the diagram, then cover the examples and make a sentence with 準備.