JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
垂 — droop
- Reading
- スイ・た.れる・た.らす・た.れ・\~た.れ・なんなんと.す
- Meaning
- droop; suspend; hang; slouch
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
垂 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is スイ・た.れる・た.らす・た.れ・\~た.れ・なんなんと.す and it means droop; suspend; hang; slouch. 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.
垂 appears in everyday japanese words such as 垂直 (vertical) and 垂れる (to hang).
Japanese words containing 垂
Frequently asked questions
What does 垂 mean in Japanese?
垂 means droop; suspend; hang; slouch in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 垂 read?
垂 is read スイ・た.れる・た.らす・た.れ・\~た.れ・なんなんと.す. Reading it inside real words — 垂直 and 垂れる — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 垂 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 垂 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 垂 in a word?
A common word containing 垂 is 垂直 (すいちょく) — "vertical". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 垂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 垂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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