JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
員 — employee
- Reading
- イン
- Meaning
- employee; member; number; the one in charge
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
員 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is イン and it means employee; member; number; the one in charge. 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.
員 appears in everyday japanese words such as 員 (member), 動員 (mobilization) and 教員 (teaching staff).
Japanese words containing 員
Frequently asked questions
What does 員 mean in Japanese?
員 means employee; member; number; the one in charge in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 員 read?
員 is read イン. Reading it inside real words — 員 and 動員 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 員 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 員 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 員 in a word?
A common word containing 員 is 員 (いん) — "member". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 員 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 員 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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