JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
凌 — endure
- Reading
- リョウ・しの.ぐ
- Meaning
- endure; keep (rain)out; stave off; tide over; defy; slight; surpass
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
凌 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is リョウ・しの.ぐ and it means endure; keep (rain)out; stave off; tide over; defy; slight; surpass. 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.
凌 appears in everyday japanese words such as 凌ぐ (to outdo).
Japanese words containing 凌
Frequently asked questions
What does 凌 mean in Japanese?
凌 means endure; keep (rain)out; stave off; tide over; defy; slight; surpass in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 凌 read?
凌 is read リョウ・しの.ぐ. Reading it inside real words — 凌ぐ — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 凌 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 凌 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 凌 in a word?
A common word containing 凌 is 凌ぐ (しのぐ) — "to outdo". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 凌 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 凌 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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