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