JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
卯 — sign of the hare or rabbit
- Reading
- ボウ・モウ・う
- Meaning
- sign of the hare or rabbit; fourth sign of Chinese zodiac; 5-7AM; east
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
卯 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ボウ・モウ・う and it means sign of the hare or rabbit; fourth sign of Chinese zodiac; 5-7AM; east. 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.
卯 appears in everyday japanese words such as 卯 (fourth sign of Chinese zodiac).
Japanese words containing 卯
Frequently asked questions
What does 卯 mean in Japanese?
卯 means sign of the hare or rabbit; fourth sign of Chinese zodiac; 5-7AM; east in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 卯 read?
卯 is read ボウ・モウ・う. Reading it inside real words — 卯 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 卯 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 卯 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 卯 in a word?
A common word containing 卯 is 卯 (ぼう) — "fourth sign of Chinese zodiac". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 卯 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卯 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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