JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
七 — seven
- Reading
- シチ・なな・なな.つ・なの
- Meaning
- seven
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
七 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is シチ・なな・なな.つ・なの and it means seven. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
七 appears in everyday japanese words such as 七 (seven), 七 (Seven) and 七日 (seven days).
Japanese words containing 七
Frequently asked questions
What does 七 mean in Japanese?
七 means seven in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 七 read?
七 is read シチ・なな・なな.つ・なの. Reading it inside real words — 七 and 七 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 七 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 七 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 七 in a word?
A common word containing 七 is 七 (しち) — "seven". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 七 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 七 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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