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