JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
亜 — Asia
- Reading
- ア・つ.ぐ
- Meaning
- Asia; rank next; come after; -ous
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
亜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ア・つ.ぐ and it means Asia; rank next; come after; -ous. 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.
亜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 亜科 (subfamily).
Japanese words containing 亜
Frequently asked questions
What does 亜 mean in Japanese?
亜 means Asia; rank next; come after; -ous in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 亜 read?
亜 is read ア・つ.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 亜科 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 亜 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 亜 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 亜 in a word?
A common word containing 亜 is 亜科 (あか) — "subfamily". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 亜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 亜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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