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