JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
創 — genesis
- Reading
- ソウ・ショウ・つく.る・はじ.める・きず・けず.しける
- Meaning
- genesis; wound; injury; hurt; start; originate
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
創 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ソウ・ショウ・つく.る・はじ.める・きず・けず.しける and it means genesis; wound; injury; hurt; start; originate. 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.
創 appears in everyday japanese words such as 創刊 (launching), 創立 (establishment) and 創造 (creation).
Japanese words containing 創
Frequently asked questions
What does 創 mean in Japanese?
創 means genesis; wound; injury; hurt; start; originate in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 創 read?
創 is read ソウ・ショウ・つく.る・はじ.める・きず・けず.しける. Reading it inside real words — 創刊 and 創立 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 創 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 創 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 創 in a word?
A common word containing 創 is 創刊 (そうかん) — "launching". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 創 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 創 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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