JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
呂 — spine
- Reading
- ロ・リョ・せぼね
- Meaning
- spine; backbone
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
呂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ロ・リョ・せぼね and it means spine; backbone. 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.
呂 appears in everyday japanese words such as 風呂 (bath), 風呂敷 (wrapping cloth) and お風呂 (Bath).
Japanese words containing 呂
Frequently asked questions
What does 呂 mean in Japanese?
呂 means spine; backbone in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 呂 read?
呂 is read ロ・リョ・せぼね. Reading it inside real words — 風呂 and 風呂敷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 呂 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 呂 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 呂 in a word?
A common word containing 呂 is 風呂 (ふろ) — "bath". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 呂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 呂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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