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