JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
井 — well
- Reading
- セイ・ショウ・い
- Meaning
- well; well crib; town; community
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
井 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ショウ・い and it means well; well crib; town; community. 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.
井 appears in everyday japanese words such as 天井 (ceiling) and 井戸 (water well).
Japanese words containing 井
Frequently asked questions
What does 井 mean in Japanese?
井 means well; well crib; town; community in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 井 read?
井 is read セイ・ショウ・い. Reading it inside real words — 天井 and 井戸 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 井 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 井 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 井 in a word?
A common word containing 井 is 天井 (てんじょう) — "ceiling". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 井 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 井 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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