JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
俗 — vulgar
- Reading
- ゾク
- Meaning
- vulgar; customs; manners; worldliness; mundane things
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
俗 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゾク and it means vulgar; customs; manners; worldliness; mundane things. 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.
俗 appears in everyday japanese words such as 民俗 (people) and 風俗 (manners).
Japanese words containing 俗
Frequently asked questions
What does 俗 mean in Japanese?
俗 means vulgar; customs; manners; worldliness; mundane things in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 俗 read?
俗 is read ゾク. Reading it inside real words — 民俗 and 風俗 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 俗 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 俗 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 俗 in a word?
A common word containing 俗 is 民俗 (みんぞく) — "people". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 俗 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 俗 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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