JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
変 — unusual
- Reading
- ヘン・か.わる・か.わり・か.える
- Meaning
- unusual; change; strange
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
変 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヘン・か.わる・か.わり・か.える and it means unusual; change; strange. 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.
変 appears in everyday japanese words such as 変 (strange), 一変 (complete change) and 変動 (change).
Japanese words containing 変
Frequently asked questions
What does 変 mean in Japanese?
変 means unusual; change; strange in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 変 read?
変 is read ヘン・か.わる・か.わり・か.える. Reading it inside real words — 変 and 一変 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 変 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 変 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 変 in a word?
A common word containing 変 is 変 (へん) — "strange". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 変 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 変 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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