JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
勢 — forces
- Reading
- セイ・ゼイ・いきお.い・はずみ
- Meaning
- forces; energy; military strength
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
勢 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is セイ・ゼイ・いきお.い・はずみ and it means forces; energy; military strength. 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.
勢 appears in everyday japanese words such as 優勢 (superiority), 勢力 (influence) and 形勢 (condition).
Japanese words containing 勢
Frequently asked questions
What does 勢 mean in Japanese?
勢 means forces; energy; military strength in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 勢 read?
勢 is read セイ・ゼイ・いきお.い・はずみ. Reading it inside real words — 優勢 and 勢力 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 勢 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 勢 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 勢 in a word?
A common word containing 勢 is 優勢 (ゆうせい) — "superiority". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 勢 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 勢 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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