JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
修 — discipline
- Reading
- シュウ・シュ・おさ.める・おさ.まる
- Meaning
- discipline; conduct oneself well; study; master
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
修 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・シュ・おさ.める・おさ.まる and it means discipline; conduct oneself well; study; master. 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.
修 appears in everyday japanese words such as 修了 (completion), 修士 (Masters degree program) and 修学 (learning).
Japanese words containing 修
Frequently asked questions
What does 修 mean in Japanese?
修 means discipline; conduct oneself well; study; master in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 修 read?
修 is read シュウ・シュ・おさ.める・おさ.まる. Reading it inside real words — 修了 and 修士 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 修 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 修 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 修 in a word?
A common word containing 修 is 修了 (しゅうりょう) — "completion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 修 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 修 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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