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