JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
十 — ten
- Reading
- ジュウ・ジッ・ジュッ・とお・と
- Meaning
- ten
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
十 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ジュウ・ジッ・ジュッ・とお・と and it means ten. 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.
十 appears in everyday japanese words such as 十 (10), 十 (Ten) and 十分 (10 minutes).
Japanese words containing 十
Frequently asked questions
What does 十 mean in Japanese?
十 means ten in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 十 read?
十 is read ジュウ・ジッ・ジュッ・とお・と. Reading it inside real words — 十 and 十 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 十 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 十 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 十 in a word?
A common word containing 十 is 十 (じゅう) — "10". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 十 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 十 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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