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