JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
写 — copy
- Reading
- シャ・ジャ・うつ.す・うつ.る・うつ\~・うつ.し
- Meaning
- copy; be photographed; describe
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
写 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is シャ・ジャ・うつ.す・うつ.る・うつ\~・うつ.し and it means copy; be photographed; describe. 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.
写 appears in everyday japanese words such as 写し (copy), 描写 (depiction) and 映写 (projection).
Japanese words containing 写
Frequently asked questions
What does 写 mean in Japanese?
写 means copy; be photographed; describe in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 写 read?
写 is read シャ・ジャ・うつ.す・うつ.る・うつ\~・うつ.し. Reading it inside real words — 写し and 描写 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 写 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 写 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 写 in a word?
A common word containing 写 is 写し (うつし) — "copy". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 写 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 写 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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