JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
内 — inside
- Reading
- ナイ・ダイ・うち
- Meaning
- inside; within; between; among; house; home
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
内 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ナイ・ダイ・うち and it means inside; within; between; among; house; home. 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.
内 appears in everyday japanese words such as 内 (inside), 内乱 (civil war) and 内臓 (internal organs).
Japanese words containing 内
Frequently asked questions
What does 内 mean in Japanese?
内 means inside; within; between; among; house; home in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 内 read?
内 is read ナイ・ダイ・うち. Reading it inside real words — 内 and 内乱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 内 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 内 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 内 in a word?
A common word containing 内 is 内 (うち) — "inside". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 内 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 内 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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