JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
列 — file
- Reading
- レツ・レ
- Meaning
- file; row; rank; tier; column
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
列 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is レツ・レ and it means file; row; rank; tier; column. 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.
列 appears in everyday japanese words such as 列 (queue), 並列 (arrangement) and 整列 (stand in a row).
Japanese words containing 列
Frequently asked questions
What does 列 mean in Japanese?
列 means file; row; rank; tier; column in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 列 read?
列 is read レツ・レ. Reading it inside real words — 列 and 並列 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 列 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 列 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 列 in a word?
A common word containing 列 is 列 (れつ) — "queue". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 列 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 列 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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