JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
兆 — portent
- Reading
- チョウ・きざ.す・きざ.し
- Meaning
- portent; 10\*\*12; trillion; sign; omen; symptoms
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
兆 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・きざ.す・きざ.し and it means portent; 10\*\*12; trillion; sign; omen; symptoms. 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.
兆 appears in everyday japanese words such as 兆 (signs) and 兆し (signs).
Japanese words containing 兆
Frequently asked questions
What does 兆 mean in Japanese?
兆 means portent; 10\*\*12; trillion; sign; omen; symptoms in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 兆 read?
兆 is read チョウ・きざ.す・きざ.し. Reading it inside real words — 兆 and 兆し — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兆 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 兆 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 兆 in a word?
A common word containing 兆 is 兆 (きざし) — "signs". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兆 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兆 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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