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