JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
乙 — the latter
- Reading
- オツ・イツ・おと\~・きのと
- Meaning
- the latter; duplicate; strange; witty; fishhook radical
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
乙 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is オツ・イツ・おと\~・きのと and it means the latter; duplicate; strange; witty; fishhook radical. 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.
乙 appears in everyday japanese words such as 乙 (strange).
Japanese words containing 乙
Frequently asked questions
What does 乙 mean in Japanese?
乙 means the latter; duplicate; strange; witty; fishhook radical in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 乙 read?
乙 is read オツ・イツ・おと\~・きのと. Reading it inside real words — 乙 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 乙 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 乙 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 乙 in a word?
A common word containing 乙 is 乙 (おつ) — "strange". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 乙 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 乙 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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