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