JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
乃 — from
- Reading
- ナイ・ダイ・ノ・アイ・の・すなわ.ち・なんじ
- Meaning
- from; possessive particle; whereupon; accordingly
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
乃 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ナイ・ダイ・ノ・アイ・の・すなわ.ち・なんじ and it means from; possessive particle; whereupon; accordingly. 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.
乃 appears in everyday japanese words such as 乃至 (from...to).
Japanese words containing 乃
Frequently asked questions
What does 乃 mean in Japanese?
乃 means from; possessive particle; whereupon; accordingly in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 乃 read?
乃 is read ナイ・ダイ・ノ・アイ・の・すなわ.ち・なんじ. Reading it inside real words — 乃至 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乃 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 乃 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乃 in a word?
A common word containing 乃 is 乃至 (ないし) — "from...to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乃 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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