JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
品 — goods
- Reading
- ヒン・ホン・しな
- Meaning
- goods; refinement; dignity; article; counter for meal courses
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
品 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ヒン・ホン・しな and it means goods; refinement; dignity; article; counter for meal courses. 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.
品 appears in everyday japanese words such as 品 (thing), 下品 (inferior article) and 出品 (exhibit).
Japanese words containing 品
Frequently asked questions
What does 品 mean in Japanese?
品 means goods; refinement; dignity; article; counter for meal courses in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 品 read?
品 is read ヒン・ホン・しな. Reading it inside real words — 品 and 下品 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 品 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 品 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 品 in a word?
A common word containing 品 is 品 (しな) — "thing". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 品 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 品 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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