JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
売 — sell
- Reading
- バイ・う.る・う.れる
- Meaning
- sell
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
売 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is バイ・う.る・う.れる and it means sell. 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.
売 appears in everyday japanese words such as 小売 (retail), 売上 (amount sold) and 売店 (shop).
Japanese words containing 売
Frequently asked questions
What does 売 mean in Japanese?
売 means sell in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 売 read?
売 is read バイ・う.る・う.れる. Reading it inside real words — 小売 and 売上 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 売 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 売 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 売 in a word?
A common word containing 売 is 小売 (こうり) — "retail". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 売 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 売 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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