JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
城 — castle
- Reading
- ジョウ・セイ・しろ
- Meaning
- castle
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
城 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・セイ・しろ and it means castle. 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.
城 appears in everyday japanese words such as 城 (castle) and 城下 (land near the castle).
Japanese words containing 城
Frequently asked questions
What does 城 mean in Japanese?
城 means castle in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 城 read?
城 is read ジョウ・セイ・しろ. Reading it inside real words — 城 and 城下 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 城 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 城 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 城 in a word?
A common word containing 城 is 城 (しろ) — "castle". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 城 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 城 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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