JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
像 — statue
- Reading
- ゾウ
- Meaning
- statue; picture; image; figure; portrait
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
像 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ゾウ and it means statue; picture; image; figure; portrait. 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.
像 appears in everyday japanese words such as 像 (statue), 仏像 (Buddhist image) and 映像 (reflection).
Japanese words containing 像
Frequently asked questions
What does 像 mean in Japanese?
像 means statue; picture; image; figure; portrait in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 像 read?
像 is read ゾウ. Reading it inside real words — 像 and 仏像 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 像 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 像 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 像 in a word?
A common word containing 像 is 像 (ぞう) — "statue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 像 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 像 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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