JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
卵 — egg
- Reading
- ラン・たまご
- Meaning
- egg; ovum; spawn; roe
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
卵 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ラン・たまご and it means egg; ovum; spawn; roe. 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.
卵 appears in everyday japanese words such as 卵 (egg).
Japanese words containing 卵
Frequently asked questions
What does 卵 mean in Japanese?
卵 means egg; ovum; spawn; roe in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 卵 read?
卵 is read ラン・たまご. Reading it inside real words — 卵 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 卵 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 卵 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 卵 in a word?
A common word containing 卵 is 卵 (たまご) — "egg". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 卵 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 卵 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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