JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
三 — three
- Reading
- サン・ゾウ・み・み.つ・みっ.つ
- Meaning
- three
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
三 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is サン・ゾウ・み・み.つ・みっ.つ and it means three. 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.
三 appears in everyday japanese words such as 三 (three), 三 (Three) and 三角 (triangle).
Japanese words containing 三
Frequently asked questions
What does 三 mean in Japanese?
三 means three in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 三 read?
三 is read サン・ゾウ・み・み.つ・みっ.つ. Reading it inside real words — 三 and 三 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 三 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 三 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 三 in a word?
A common word containing 三 is 三 (み) — "three". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 三 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 三 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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