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