JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
収 — income
- Reading
- シュウ・おさ.める・おさ.まる
- Meaning
- income; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
収 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シュウ・おさ.める・おさ.まる and it means income; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store. 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.
収 appears in everyday japanese words such as 収容 (accommodation), 収支 (income and expenditure) and 収益 (earnings).
Japanese words containing 収
Frequently asked questions
What does 収 mean in Japanese?
収 means income; obtain; reap; pay; supply; store in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 収 read?
収 is read シュウ・おさ.める・おさ.まる. Reading it inside real words — 収容 and 収支 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 収 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 収 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 収 in a word?
A common word containing 収 is 収容 (しゅうよう) — "accommodation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 収 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 収 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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