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