JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
出 — exit
- Reading
- シュツ・スイ・で.る・\~で・だ.す・\~だ.す・い.でる・い.だす
- Meaning
- exit; leave; go out; come out; put out; protrude
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
出 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is シュツ・スイ・で.る・\~で・だ.す・\~だ.す・い.でる・い.だす and it means exit; leave; go out; come out; put out; protrude. 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.
出 appears in everyday japanese words such as 出世 (promotion), 出動 (dispatch; mobilization) and 出品 (exhibit).
Japanese words containing 出
Frequently asked questions
What does 出 mean in Japanese?
出 means exit; leave; go out; come out; put out; protrude in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 出 read?
出 is read シュツ・スイ・で.る・\~で・だ.す・\~だ.す・い.でる・い.だす. Reading it inside real words — 出世 and 出動 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 出 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 出 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 出 in a word?
A common word containing 出 is 出世 (しゅっせ) — "promotion". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 出 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 出 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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