JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
償 — reparation
- Reading
- ショウ・つぐな.う
- Meaning
- reparation; make up for; recompense; redeem
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
償 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・つぐな.う and it means reparation; make up for; recompense; redeem. 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.
償 appears in everyday japanese words such as 弁償 (compensation; reimbursement), 補償 (compensation) and 賠償 (reparations).
Japanese words containing 償
Frequently asked questions
What does 償 mean in Japanese?
償 means reparation; make up for; recompense; redeem in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 償 read?
償 is read ショウ・つぐな.う. Reading it inside real words — 弁償 and 補償 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 償 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 償 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 償 in a word?
A common word containing 償 is 弁償 (べんしょう) — "compensation; reimbursement". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 償 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 償 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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