JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

丞

丞 — help

Reading
ジョウ・ショウ・すく.う・たす.ける
Meaning
help
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

丞 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・ショウ・すく.う・たす.ける and it means help. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What does 丞 mean in Japanese?

丞 means help in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 丞 read?

丞 is read ジョウ・ショウ・すく.う・たす.ける. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 丞 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 丞 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 丞 in a word?

The example words below all contain 丞 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 丞 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 丞 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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