JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
千 — thousand
- Reading
- セン・ち
- Meaning
- thousand
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
千 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is セン・ち and it means thousand. 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.
千 appears in everyday japanese words such as 千 (Thousand).
Japanese words containing 千
Frequently asked questions
What does 千 mean in Japanese?
千 means thousand in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 千 read?
千 is read セン・ち. Reading it inside real words — 千 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 千 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 千 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 千 in a word?
A common word containing 千 is 千 (せん) — "Thousand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 千 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 千 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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