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