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