JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji

印

印 — stamp

Reading
イン・しるし・\~じるし・しる.す
Meaning
stamp; seal; mark; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; India
JLPT level
N2
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

印 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is イン・しるし・\~じるし・しる.す and it means stamp; seal; mark; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; India. 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.

印 appears in everyday japanese words such as 印 (seal), 印 (mark) and 印鑑 (stamp).

Japanese words containing 印

Frequently asked questions

What does 印 mean in Japanese?

印 means stamp; seal; mark; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; India in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 印 read?

印 is read イン・しるし・\~じるし・しる.す. Reading it inside real words — 印 and 印 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 印 — is it JLPT N2?

Yes. 印 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 印 in a word?

A common word containing 印 is 印 (いん) — "seal". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 印 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 印 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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