料
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
リョウ
Meaning
Fee, material, cooking
Stroke Count
10 strokes
Examples
料理
📝 How to Remember
「料」has 10 strokes. Break it into smaller visual components — most complex kanji are combinations of simpler parts you already know.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「料」uses only On-yomi (リョウ), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「料」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「料」?+
On-yomi: リョウ.
What does 「料」mean in Japanese?+
「料」means "Fee, material, cooking". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「料」have?+
「料」is written with 10 strokes.
Is 「料」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「料」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「料」?+
Yes: 料理. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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